‘There’s an Agenda’ — WNBA World Enraged As Caitlin Clark Comes off the Bench Once Again for Team USA-Spain Clash
WNBA star Caitlin Clark continues to dominate headlines for Team USA as they march towards their fifth straight Gold Medal at the FIBA World Cup. Team USA defeated Spain to reach the Gold Medal game. However, many fans remain annoyed at Clark’s usage.
WNBA World Reacts to Caitlin Clark’s Minor Role in Team USA Win Over Spain
Team USA advanced to the FIBA World Cup Gold Medal Game with a 76-66 win over Spain. They’ll play France, as they look to win their fifth straight Gold Medal. Clark played a minor role in Team USA’s win, coming off the bench to score 1 point while missing every field-goal attempt.
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WNBA analyst Jaime Lardis believes there’s an agenda going on, saying, “Today’s game is clear evidence that there’s an agenda being pushed with Caitlin Clark. Why the hell is she barely playing? She’s been one of the best players on this team. At this point, it feels like they’re doing everything they can to limit her impact and make her look bad.”
Clark had a strong performance against China at the start of the tournament, scoring 14 points and dishing out 11 assists, but has otherwise been a facilitator during Team USA’s run to the Gold Medal Game.
Critics have consistently called out Team USA Head Coach Kara Lawson for not starting Clark over veteran point guard Chelsea Gray, believing Clark has proven she’s the right player to lead the team.
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Top sports media figure Skip Bayless also called out Lawson, saying, “Team USA’s 10-point win over Spain was closer than it needed to be. That’s because Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s best player, should start, orchestrate, and be featured more. But of course, Kara Lawson can’t risk a mutiny of veterans. This is all so petty, so dumb, so hard to watch.”
Known for his controversial takes, Bayless’s call that Clark is the WNBA’s best player will likely spark debate.
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One fan praised Clark and Fever teammate Aliyah Boston for embracing their roles, saying, “There are two core reasons why Caitlin and Aliyah are often at the top of+/- even when they don’t individually play well. Boston is our only true center. She adds structure both offensively and defensively. Caitlin plays with pace and moves the ball.”
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Some analysts believe the discussion around Clark’s role on the team is overblown, while others note that Clark hasn’t been shooting well throughout the tournament. Clark fans may argue that her inconsistent shooting is tied to her lack of opportunities.
One fan believes Clark has to lead the way against France, saying, “France is blowing USA out the water if Caitlin Clark plays less than 30 minutes. Silver Medal it is.”
Perhaps Clark will rise to the occasion and have a strong performance against France. Regardless, her minutes in the Gold Medal Game will be under the microscope.
This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.
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