For those WNBA fans who’ve been living under a rock, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been the talk of the town. The dynamic duo’s absence from the USA Basketball squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has left many scratching their heads. After all, they dazzled in the WNBA All-Star game, so what gives?
Enter Flau’jae Johnson, ready to drop some knowledge and set the record straight. The LSU star, known for her no-nonsense attitude and killer game, recently spilled the beans on the “Way Up with Angela Yee” podcast. She candidly explained why Clark and Reese aren’t packing their bags for Paris, and boy, it’s a doozy.
The Real Tea on Olympic Selection
Flau’jae didn’t hold back as she dived into the nitty-gritty. According to her, it’s not about talent—because let’s face it, Clark and Reese are the crème de la crème of the WNBA. No, it’s about those pesky prior commitments. Apparently, not being part of the previous training camps and sessions is a big no-no if you want to don that coveted Team USA jersey.
“They’ve been doing that for a long time,” Johnson explained, sounding like a seasoned sports analyst. “It’s kind of like they already had a team basically together and practicing. But I think, they [Clark and Reese] could play on that team right now. With the talent they got, they’re obviously two of the top players in the league. So, I think they definitely could have played but we still gonna get that gold. We still dominating. It’s all good.”
All-Star Adventures
Johnson was all smiles as she recounted her experience at the All-Star game. “That was the first time that I got to watch a real game ’cause I was traveling so much. I got to see all of my favorite players. I was just trying to meet everybody, I was like a kid in a candy store,” she gushed. Picture Flau’jae running around like a starstruck fan, eyes wide, autograph book in hand—it’s a sight to behold.
The Silver Lining
So, while Clark and Reese might not be jet-setting to Paris, Johnson reassures us that Team USA is still locked and loaded for gold. “We still gonna get that gold. We still dominating. It’s all good,” she repeated, exuding confidence.
In the end, Flau’jae Johnson’s revelations serve as a reminder that the path to Olympic glory is paved with dedication, commitment, and sometimes, a bit of bureaucratic hoop-jumping. Clark and Reese may be sitting this one out, but with talents like Johnson leading the charge, USA Basketball is in good hands.
