**Caitlin Clark – From Overlooked to the Center of the Team USA Revolution**
Would you pick Caitlin Clark for the U.S. Olympic team now? Many have said “no” before – especially this past Olympics.
But looking back, it’s hard to criticize a team that won gold. While the final against France was a close one, that’s nothing new – the U.S. has had plenty of close games at the Olympics before. The problem isn’t the roster, it’s how we evaluate a talent like Caitlin Clark.
The WNBA has been in crisis lately. Why? Because Team USA just made a game-changing move: **Sue Bird – basketball legend, has been named CEO of the U.S. women’s national team for the 2028 Olympic cycle**. And you don’t have to guess – Caitlin Clark is the first name brought back to the center of the conversation.
Sue Bird, a four-time WNBA champion, 13-time All-Star, and five-time Olympic gold medalist, is not one to let politics blind her. She’s not here to inspire—she’s here to clean up, to reset. And she’s not going to let a talent like Caitlin Clark be treated like a supporting character in her own story.
And the WNBA? They messed up. When Caitlin Clark—who turned every college game into a national sports story—was cut from the Olympic team, the basketball world and the media were outraged. Stephen A. Smith wasn’t silent either. It was the biggest shock of the 2024 season. Meanwhile, names like Diana Taurasi, who were chosen to “make history,” were… benched.
**Sue Bird doesn’t play that game.**
While the WNBA was floundering, criticized for “invisibleizing” one of its best rookies, Sue Bird was straight-faced. Clark is more than a talent – she’s a rising icon. And if the WNBA continues to ignore her, they’re shooting themselves in the foot. Clark is the future. And Sue knows it.
And the referees? Another disaster. This past season, Clark was flagrantly fouled, even hit in the head – without a whistle. Obvious blocks were ignored as if she were invisible. Has the WNBA inadvertently given referees a manual: “Ignore Caitlin Clark at all costs”?
We’re witnessing a turning point. **Sue Bird doesn’t let politics, prejudice or pride cloud her view of true talent.** She’s going to pick the right players – and Clark is one of them. When Team USA takes to the world stage, the WNBA will be left standing on the sidelines, watching the star they missed shine globally.
And what about Cheryl Reeve, the USA coach who locked her social media accounts after being criticized for dropping Clark? That’s just more evidence that they know they were wrong. A mistake Sue Bird won’t repeat.
Be prepared, because when Sue officially adds Clark to the Olympic team, it’s not just a technical decision—it’s a statement of power. A word of warning: if the WNBA can’t protect its stars, Team USA—led by a legend—will do it for them.
