Carmelo Anthony and Monica McNutt Debate The Merit of Caitlin Clark Being Left Off Olympic Roster

Caitlin Clark has turned into one of the most polarizing figures in basketball, and her recent omission from the Team USA roster has left her fan base in an uproar. Carmelo Anthony and Monica McNutt debate if there's some merit to her being left off the roster. #caitlinclark #carmeloanthony #monicamcnutt
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[@DavidJackson-my4zh]

Here’s the Problem with the Current WNBA league.. The Veteran Players don’t want to accept the fact that they NEED Caitlin Clark to build their Brand!!! Something that they haven’t been able to do for the last 20yrs…

[@mvz3660]

EXACTLY

[@GoodLifeBreeze]

What makes you think that the WNBA NEEDS Caitlyn Clark to grow. The FACTS are the WNBA needs one another as they have been doing. Not just one person. Let’s be real. The WNBA is still losing $50M by the end of season with not much of a profit.

[@astgeorg]

Ok, Monica, you can say that “The basketball of it all is so important,” and that CC should be left off Team USA. But then you cannot ever complain about how little money WNBA players earn. It’s either a business, or it’s not. For pure basketball, anyone can go to a playground and compete for free. If you want more money in the industry for the players, announcers, commentators, etc, then you need to grow the business. Leaving CC off the team is fine from a pure basketball perspective, and a terrible decision for anyone who wants to grow the business of women’s basketball.

[@corneilMadison-hs3vs]

Dude hush they been making money before her tf

[@thorkagemob1297]

​@@corneilMadison-hs3vsthat's why they couldn't afford charter flights until this year huh

[@xhandhele]

@@corneilMadison-hs3vs WNBA loses more than 10 million dollars every year. Yeah, they're makin money alright...

[@kellyspence2030]

​@@thorkagemob1297The charter flights were in motion 2 years ago. Good lord, can anybody provide facts!

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

Please stop pretending that Clark being on the US Olympic Team would make a significant different in WNBA revenue for the next few years.

[@eddiebyrns7446]

Rebecca Lobo in 1996, Diana Taurasi in 2004, Candace Parker in 2008 and Breanna Stewart in 2016 It’s not just about Marketing it’s about growing the game, can’t believe they don’t have any players 26 or younger on the team, that means in the next Olympics we won’t have a player on the team under 30 with any Olympic experience… I would add 2-3 younger players to the team… Old heads need to step back and let the younger ones shine

[@dukelombardi4565]

Did they attend all the Olympic practices while making deep ncaa tournament runs? US women’s basketball team is in the same position as US women’s soccer for how old the team is relative to younger players.

[@dmoneyas24]

@@dukelombardi4565dude it doesn’t matter. They are going to win gold regardless. Not All 12 players will play. Teams have an 8-10 man rotation during games. 2-3 younger, more popular players grows the game and revenue

[@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID]

All of those players won national championships before they were drafted & chosen to be apart of the USA team. Caitlin Clark actually had 2 chances to win a title, & lost twice.

[@dukelombardi4565]

@@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID I don’t think Caitlin winning a ncaa tournament would make her more accepted by the roster.

[@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID]

@@dukelombardi4565 That's not the point, & that's not a fact either... it's what you think. It isn't about her being accepted to the roster, it's about her not even making the team.

[@deeporter623]

Its disrespectful for not adding a elite scorer in Arike

[@originalmhousen]

Arike said on Nightcap that she withdrew her name because she knew they were not going to pick her. She said politics involved.

[@LisaJoB2024]

True

[@ksmoothe]

Don’t complain about money, when your ego gets in the way of the business.

[@serenityking9333]

Don't complain about championships when your lust for money gets in the way of winning. It goes both ways. Money comes with championships. This is why the NBA is a mess. They've traded talent for betting, popularity, and money.

[@nicktolentino8250]

​@@serenityking9333tell that to Lisa Leslie when she was complaining women don't get paid and don't get the endorsements and ratings.

[@serenityking9333]

@nicktolentino8250 You missed the point. Leslie has been in the game and has earned the right to complain. This argument is about Caitlin Clark bringing in views for the Olympics. My first cousin played for the WMBA, so I know they aren't paid like the NBA, like my 2nd cousin-in-law, who played for the NBA. As a fan of Caitlin Clark, people want to push her into the lion's den for "their" egos, not hers. The bandwagon fans will push CC into a decline for trying to force something on her that she's not ready for. Let her be great and get off her back for self-gratification.

[@nicktolentino8250]

@serenityking9333 lisa had the audacity to ask draymond green and NBA players to pay their salaries. We can agree to disagree but viewership matters. No one cared about the wnba until this rookie class came into the league. THEY brought in their fan base. The league needs them more than they need the league. CC being a part of the Olympics would definitely help everyone get paid cause get what, bigger media coverage. Think the bigger picture. If you had CC, Reese and Brink on the Team, imagine how much ratings that would get. Not like they will play big minutes but the upside outweighs the downside. Some of those players need to step aside anyway.

[@serenityking9333]

@nicktolentino8250 I agree. This rookie class has brought eyes to the WNBA. I love this class! As a fan of the NBA and WNBA, I have to say the WNBA has been much more pleasurable to watch. I'm just saying they are putting too much pressure on CC. She is starting to look lazy a bit or tired; get the turnovers down a bit and work on defense. Those international players aren't going to give her a break because she's America's face of the WMBA now. Team USA WNBA has been winning the gold frequently. What would happen if they suddenly put CC on the team and they lost? See what I'm saying? If they win, it's just another win, but if they fail with CC on the team, then what? I want CC to win. If she will do it, she can do it with or without being on the Olympic team. That's just my opinion, though. I'm still rockin' with the rookies.

[@therealist2798]

Juju is coming very soon...and I can guarantee you that Juju will walk in the WNBA and be a top five player as a rookie...100% FACTS.🤔

[@joshliggins-lk8gj]

I mean i dont disagree. But i also know they will be more accepting of her and they will push her more.they not gonna give her this treatment.

[@therealist2798]

@joshliggins-lk8gj ...but Juju is a real baller...JUJU IS AN EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE WOMAN, BUT SHE PLAYS LIKE A MAN. JUJU IS UNLIKE ANY WOMAN BASKETBALL PLAYER THAT WE'VE EVER SEEN. JUJU IS A THREE LEVEL SCORER WHO CAN GET BUCKETS FROM ANYWHERE ON THE COURT AT ANY TIME.

[@HoodedAlchemy]

​@therealist2798 is Caitlin not a real baller?

[@DreEls]

@@HoodedAlchemyCaitlyn isn’t even the best rookie fam. She’s a pro but she’s not the best player on her team yet.

[@therealist2798]

@@HoodedAlchemy ...yes, Caitlin is a very good player, but comparing Caitlin to Juju is like comparing MJ to Steph Curry...CAITLIN IS VERY GOOD, BUT JUJU IS "THAT CHICK", SHE'S "THE ONE"...PLAIN & SIMPLE.🤔...just keep watching.

[@chris20874]

Turassi? Came in 2004? And which year did the wnba make a profit since then?

[@dwightcurrie8316]

I Checked.....NEVER ONCE

[@YouAREyoubeYou]

What year did the NBA make a profit? What about Amazon-Tesla do tell? Most Corporations don’t make a profit for years. Why do you think most go public on the stock market? To raise money for their non profitable business. Your argument is a non argument. Btw it was over 30 years before the NBA started to profit. And that’s because they started to allow black men to play let’s bffr

[@chris20874]

@@YouAREyoubeYouare you joking? No company has ever gone 27 years with no profit. None zero. The reason why the wnba isn't gone is because the NBA pays the millions and millions in shortfalls every year. Even with Clark which has boosted revenue over 33% they are still 50 million short this year.

[@paulhinkle9371]

i can't stand this lady

[@jasonkamron]

@@YouAREyoubeYou I've been seeing your comments on a few posts....Im a black man, and a CC fan....Nevertheless thank you for intellegently speaking to reality and coming with knowledge...You are a strong voice like Monica

[@sagadgaming2621]

Ego's are so high they don't care about growing the game globally.

[@jonw.415]

I know it's ridiculous

[@dmoneyas24]

Facts!

[@truthiscensored]

The game has already been global. Jordan, Magic, Bird and even 1996 Women Team USA took the game/Basketball Global. Also all the International Players in the NBA and WNBA made the game Global. People support those from their country

[@dmoneyas24]

@@truthiscensored the WNBA is not global. Americans don’t watch it. They haven’t had one year that turned a profit.

[@jaseallenson316]

Dumbest comment ever. Are you kidding? Ive heard so many players say they are grateful for the new eyeballs...but they also arent gonna roll out the red carpet..every player has to earn their repsect and place. And the womens game is still young. People act like they should be close to nba. When bird and magic came into league(35 yrs after it was formed), franchises were losing money, ratings and attendence werent good at all. Wnba got their Bird(Clark) and Magic(Reese) moment 28ish yrs after it started. And the league(lile every league) takes time to grow and for the product to be good. Its good, a lot of casuals didnt try to come to the league much earlier, cuz the talent pool(product) wasnt as deep and good overall. And they wouldve left and hard to get them back. As the game grows and more and more girls been playing the talent pool gets greater. Its perfect timing, cuz the talent of the youngns in college and HS is taking a huge leap at this moment.

[@bdsmith2424]

With Arike being the only exception cause she is box office as well

[@raiderfel]

Earn it? Gray hurt! Griner is a criminal! DT is 90 years old!

[@deeporter623]

So is George Zimmerman. And DT is 42 still playing at a high level. Can you still play pass 40

[@WearsTheArt]

Griner is a boy

[@denkeylee]

@@deeporter623 I didn't know George Zimmerman was a professional basketball player???

[@yanzehro1437]

Arike needs to be there before CC

[@rosemaryjohnson2322]

EARN IT❤

[@gspadeo87]

Come on Melo, from marketing it's the worst decision ever, lol

[@jaseallenson316]

Olympics should always be about earning your spot based on merit. Not a poplularity contest. I swear some of yall thinking this is the wnba all star game.

[@Prospek23]

@@jaseallenson316 Olympics is literally a big marketing campaign where the world has d#$% measuring contest sponsored by McDonalds, Addidas and Nike

[@jaseallenson316]

@@Prospek23 omg. In every olympic sport(certainly the ones who care about winning) they put those out there who give them the best chance to win. So the usa boxing team, should say fuck how we decided in the past and put jake paul in there? All yall are totally missing the point. And grasping for shit to try to rationalize why she should make the team. Knowing most could care less about the wnba as a whole.

[@iamjamesmeeks]

@@jaseallenson316USA is winning with or without her on the team so your argument is null and void. It’s a missed opportunity to grow the game globally by not having her on the team. She’s the most famous women’s basketball player in the world currently.

[@jaseallenson316]

@@iamjamesmeeks its not null and void. Cuz its about sticking with the integrity of how they been doing it and not setting a precedent that they will cater to popularity over merit. And yall totally not thinking about the player who has done everything she needed to & earned that spot, who would be getting shit on. And yeah im sure they could win either way but fyi, in Fiba wualifying gamr vs belgium earlier this yr they won on a buzzer beater by Stewart. And i guess Belgium was without a couple starters. Idk who was all on Team USA but close call. And there are at least a couple intl teams with several wnba players on it(im guessing australia has the most).

[@north-westledimo1541]

Melo missed the Mero joke about Caitlin coming and saying “I wasn’t out there” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That was Melo in 04

[@jaywalker.]

I'm a CC fan with a pretty middle-ground opinion on the Team USA thing. I can see how it was wild for her to be left off the team, and I can see how it would have been terrible for everyone (including her) if she'd been put on it. Lose-lose, in a way. But the best angle I've heard is not the 'marketing' angle everyone is copy-pasting. It came from basketball legend Nancy Lieberman. She said the merit angle is kinda fake when you look at all of the past teams and even the current team to a certain extent (🔎Arike?). The real angle, according to her, is 'keeping one eye to the future'. And I like that take. Nearly every basketball legend I have read or listened to has said that CC will go down in the books one day, given time. Plenty of WNBA players think so. She is seen as the future face of the W, the same way DT or Lisa Leslie was. Maybe even more so. Lieberman says you send Caitlin to the Olympics not to help win right now, but because she needs to see what it's about. She needs to learn from the greats, understand what right looks like. When she goes back in 4 years, 8 years-once she's reached her final form-she'll have that experience to draw from. She'll be a much better teammate and future leader on the world stage. If you think CC is a future great who will definitely be a perennial all-star and a future Team USA selection, it's a solid argument. If you think it's all hype and she's trash, then this argument won't impress you either. But I like it.

[@freddycalipari4242]

Yes the narrative of her earning it is disingenuous. Half of these players are jealous.

[@YouAREyoubeYou]

They are not… what are they jealous of. People keep throwing that around.. what are they jealous of? Her looks? Her ability? Because she hasn’t won a championship? Her boyfriend? Because of her racist weird fans? Her instagram followers? Because people want her to be the face of the league and call her the goat that average 15 points per game and 7 turnovers? Because she’s marketable to people that look like her who are the majority of America by population?

[@ericwalker427]

Imo. Its not that hate or jealous of her. It's that they hate all the hype that is round her. She came into the league with a bus load of hype around her and that's what all the hate and jealousy is about

[@johntruxal432]

​@@YouAREyoubeYou the envy is the vets believe they deserve the credit and $ that clark has recieved. Clark/reese made more in nil the last 2 years than almost all vets in their careers. Fever games draw 17k attendance 2mill viewers , non fever 7k and 441k. Clarks the draw not the vets...

[@fourthdownback6035]

@@YouAREyoubeYouso does it make me a racist to agree with them, and also think the Arike got snubbed more than anyone for the same reason; these gatekeepers like Diana Tuarasi do not like them, and are not being good vets. People who think like you want to act like people like me haven’t been watching, because god forbid I talk about how some of these vets are personality wise as a WNBA watcher. Then your argument becomes a personal one against Clark, which the things you pointed out sound like either racial or cultural criticisms which I guarantee based on your demeanor you could not handle the inverse of without getting very angry.

[@jasonisaac9614]

to many talking heads have ruined a can't miss opportunity for the wnba

[@Musicrunsthewrld]

Yep like you

[@tball7496]

They will be alright . They will plenty of opportunities during the WNBA All Star games & future Olympic opportunities starting to 2028. Relax, she just got here. She will be there.

[@kennethsmith6367]

@@tball7496They aren’t alright now! They need to become profitable and expand their business SOON.

[@denkeylee]

@@tball7496 Will the WNBA be there? They are projected to lose 50 million this year. Time to call the men in the NBA because we are strong self sufficient women.

[@JosePena-hj6ll]

@@tball7496wrong

[@USAFAmmo]

Taurasi, Steward, and Parker made the team as rookies.

[@murraymadetelevision]

because they were better than the rest. parker also got MVP of the WNBA and a championship as a rookie. that should explain everything

[@skoolboydes6680]

look tarausi stats and caitlins as rookies their not far off, i would actually say their better because of the rebounds and assists

[@murraymadetelevision]

@@skoolboydes6680 stats dont tell the whole story and i know because i played pro ball. her shooting percentage is horrible and the turnovers. its no where close tarausi is way more physical also.

[@jmj949]

@@murraymadetelevisionso explain how Christian Laettner made the dream team. Would you say the same if we talking about JuJu not making the team. Hatters

[@murraymadetelevision]

@@jmj949 if juju comes in and has a winning record and can beat out the so called best in the wnba then yea she deserves a spot. if not then she needs to sit her ass down. and christian laettner was ass idk what fool voted him on that team. back to you hater

[@drecasal1572]

McNutt talking like CC is a bum. CC is like 15pts 5reb 5ast player and prolly get the nod for ROK.

[@truthiscensored]

Stats don't matter when the team is losing. It is just empty numbers. Plus Clark is shooting terrible and leading the league in Turnovers

[@drecasal1572]

@@truthiscensored of course stats matters. Why would you put out terrible shooting and turnover if it doesn’t? 😁 let’s put things into perspective. CC is a rookie. Shooting percentage and turnover can be corrected. Part of the adjustment. What’s important is she’s able to translate her game into the league.

[@murraymadetelevision]

She has a long way to go. her shooting percentage is horrible and she plays 0 defense. and the 4+ turnovers every game is unheard of. team USA should be the last thing on her mind

[@qthequick]

Fellas…they clearly don’t care if ppl watching right now. If that was a priority CC would be in the team. They’ll win, few will see it, and they move on. It is what it is

[@jayg9862]

100% I couldn't care less

[@adubb805]

That’s the funny thing about it.. Before CC they were begging people to support the wnba..that’s why people are confused ,because this was perfect chance to do what they’ve been asking for,to grow the game..

[@tealjack5]

@@adubb805the thing is CC has a fan base she is not growing the league cause nobody cares if the Lynx play the Dream they wanna see her..you have Stewart and Wilson the top 2 in woman’s basketball and nobody cares they just care about CC it’s marketing for her

[@justthefacts1951]

Diana Taurasi was a rookie when she first went to the Olympics and Caitlin has already been to the Olympics twice, just not with the WNBA

[@ShawnGlaze-gm4ce]

The idea that Caitlin wouldn’t have earned it on merit is stupid. Numerous rookies have went who didn’t have the college numbers and presence that she did.

[@roblitchfield71]

Exactly, no recognition of merit and I believe she would thrive in the Olympic style of the game.

[@djd-trainspeaks7257]

3,951 points in college. More than EVERY OTHER COLLEGE HUMAN. All of a sudden meritocracy is important.

[@ikke2757]

WTF you mean she didn't earn it. Her statistics are better than some that are picked now. Furthermore, everybody knows that rookies that hadn't "earned it yet" have been picked. Thats goes for the men and the women! This should be a college study on "dropping the ball/fumbling the bag". An organisation that hasn't made a profit since its inception. Players asking for more recognition, tv-time, more money and so on. But now they don't even recognise this freaking lay up? It's not marketing; it's a BUSINESS!!!!! Do these women want to make money or not? You just can't make this sh*t up!

[@yanzehro1437]

She hasn’t attended a camp

[@Chiefmane1]

@@yanzehro1437so what

[@ikke2757]

@@yanzehro1437 Who cares?? There will be games where they will absolutely destroy their opponents. Why can't she get some time then? Why don't these vets embrace her as the ([possible) future of female basketball? I understand that it might feel f'd up when you have been doing it for ages and now this young woman is getting all the flowers. But let's keep facts over feelings. Look at the bigger picture! Get the bag!!! You want to grow female basketbal, or not? I read today that the WNBA made a 50 mil loss last year! Now you're thrown a goose with golden eggs in your lap but you say Nah," But I quote: "Reports indicate that Clark sold more jerseys on her draft day than the entire Cowboys roster did last season!."

[@nicktolentino8250]

​@@yanzehro1437yeah who cares. Not like she forgot how to shoot a 3.

[@YoshiBear17]

I get earning the spot, but these are the same group of stars that are advocating for more pay, sponsorship, and endorsements. They keep saying that the team will dominate, so having CC in after the game is out of reach, knowing that her fan base will be tuned in helps grow the women’s game overall from a global perspective. Didn’t CC get a shoe endorsement before A’ja Wilson? That should indicate the business acumen in terms of growing the viewership and marketing. Winning Gold and not being able to translate that into dollars and revenue for their league seems like a lost opportunity.

[@murraymadetelevision]

that would only grow clarks name and brand. not the rest of the women

[@insertnamehere5020]

The NBA should cut the charity payments and make WNBA stand on its own. Let's see how the feel about marketing then

[@gregorylewis7620]

Amen

[@drellz9361]

Maybe you should get fired from your job and you start a business instead of getting handouts from your job

[@insertnamehere5020]

@@drellz9361 that's the stupidest comparison I've ever heard !! Are you a WNBA 'star' lol

[@emilli5331]

Word

[@WayneSkins]

How many people watch the women's Olympics basketball game in the last 4 Olympics marketing helps

[@dwightcurrie8316]

I watched most of Caitlin's last 2 years of college play, and every game she's played in the W, but I wasn't even considering watching a single Olympic Game, whether Caitlin Plays or not. The Last Olympic Ball Game I watched was The Real Dream Team's Last Game, for the Gold Medal

[@YouAREyoubeYou]

But it’s marketing of her and not the WNBA. How does that benefit all of the other players.

[@El_Bueno]

@@YouAREyoubeYouI’m not watching them play without Clark. This would’ve been the first time I watch them play. But they chose to keep me from watching. Millions have the same sentiment

[@therealist2798]

...and by the way, if you think Caitlin Clark came into the WNBA with fanfare, just wait until Juju, the female version of Michael Jordan, gets to the WNBA...EVEN WNBA PLAYERS ARE CALLING JUJU THE BEST FEMALE BASKETBALL PLAYER THEY'VE EVER SEEN.

[@chris20874]

Hopefully when she beats Clarks record she will be. But you have to beat the record before your first. Also please don't compare any woman to The MJ!!!

[@WearsTheArt]

@@chris20874she’s not staying all 4 years

[@petep5207]

But I thought all the CURRENT blk WNBA players were all bigger than Caitlin. You blacks change narratives more than you change your underwear. Current stars are SOOOOOO BIGGGG....all you talk about is JUJU, who will not win a college chip and cannot enter the WNBA for at least another year or two. She certainly won't break Caitlin's records. Heck, JUJU will not even MAKE a Final Four...LMFAO.....Make it make sense.

[@petep5207]

JUJU will not only NOT win a chip, she wont even make a Final Four. And she certainly WON'T break Caitlin's records.

[@petep5207]

@@chris20874 Breaks WHAT record, my guy? JUJU isn't breaking a fuking thing.

[@RichardSheeran]

People act like she averages 4 points a game lol she’s averaging 15 points (currently) and 6 assists on a terrible team. Who says on equal footing she’s not better than the majority of people on Olympic team.

[@nikkijones2745]

That’s the problem you all want her to be better than instead of respecting the vets. Thats the exact reason she’s not on the Olympics team. They asked the team who they thought would be a good fit and trust me no one picked her. It’s about winning not turnovers

[@cdb3g]

She definitely averages more than 4 points but she also averages more than 4 turnovers and that will be even worse in the Olympics

[@arkitekt1165]

​@@nikkijones2745 You missed the point moran. Guaranteed not a single player on the Olympic team other than AJ is putting up same numbers as CC if they played for the Fever right now Trust me! Not plum, Grey, DT, Sabrina, and the list keeps going. Opposing Teams priorities are designing defensive plays "for" CC. The Rookie can't even sit on the bench without a hand in her face it's crazy.

[@damDTWD]

Women’s national winning on the court, but losing at business and coverage and players acknowledge it. But F it we don’t care is their mentality. And they gonna cry and ask why their sport gets any shine. Makes perfect sense.

[@j5daniel182]

USA team is not a All-WNBA team. It’s not supposed to be the top 12 best best players. Not all of them will play anyway! You also need a few young ones on the team who will learn from the vets to ensure continuity of the national team. The men keep talking about this, how they learned from Kobe and the other greats. While sitting on the bench in games.

[@Craigthomas322]

This is really a non-issue. As good of a player as Caitlyn is, she didnt earn a spot on the US Olympic team. There are players who have been preparing for a spot for a couple of years or longer. Why would anyone choose Caitlyn to be on the roster?

[@MarioMontecillo-p2b]

So a convicted felon can play in the Olympics because of her stats.. as well as a senior citizen point guard?

[@KemperFi13]

This didn’t age well for McNutt. Nobody watched the women in the Olympics and CC is finishing the year up as an MVP Candidate surpassing the majority of the Olympic team on her playing merits

[@scottiegriffin46]

Chelsea Gray HASN'T PLAYED SINCE LAST YEAR. That fact alone makes the whole merit argument null and void. CC stats have looked equal to or better than DT. Again, the merit argument is just an excuse.

[@truthiscensored]

Taurasi resume is way better than Clark's resume. Can't use the current year's stats when they judge and pick the team before the season start...they never pick the top stat players from the current season. It is always over their career

[@YouDontKnowBalll]

Caitlin Clark (PG not on team USA) PPG: 16.3 REB: 5.4 AST: 6.6 STL: 1.5 BLK: 1.0 TO: 5.6 FG: 40.0% FT: 89% Chelsea Gray (PG on team USA) PPG: 2.5 REB: 3.0 AST: 4.0 STL: 0.0 BLK: 1.5 TO: 3.0 FG: 12.5% FT: 50%

[@enbo1728]

Skinny, white girl is the most famous female basketball player in the World. Ofc they are jealous :)

[@therealist1103]

CC is second in MVP the most dominant rookie ever and these clowns disrespected her ability to play for team USA when Taurasi got benched for how bad she was playing. The clown show is historic.

[@bdukes8075]

I feel what Melo and Monica saying BUT let’s not act like it hasn’t been done before in the Olympics for the original Dream Team Magic Johnson was out the league and Bird was barely playing. Neither of those guys was at the top of the league at the time but it didn’t matter because they knew they was winning no matter what and they was trying to market the game. People saying oh well she has time to make the team and yea she does but will she still be as hot as she is right now a few years things change and they just reported losing 50 mil again so they missed a big opportunity to try and grow the game while the iron is hot

[@verbone]

Apple to oranges. Bird and Magic were vets and had paid their dues to the game.

[@TheRulersBack18]

ppl keep mentioning magic and bird, who literally had each won multiple mvps and championships by then, AND the fact that that would be the last realistic opportunity to have them participate in the olympics. barring catastrophic injury, clark will have a chance in 4 years. and if she's not as hot in 4 years it'll be bc she just wasn't that good (think jimmer), so ppl can take the opportunity to focus on other players who actually are good (like arike, who's mentioned in this video). the 'losing 50 mill' thing is just business-speak. half of the nba teams claim they're losing money every year, yet they keep the team. you can't take any of those conversations seriously (plenty of businesses lose money, like uber, etc.), they're just used to defend whatever point they wanna make at that time

[@bdukes8075]

@@TheRulersBack18 it wasn’t about their last opportunity to win a gold medal it was about them being the most marketable. Isaiah Thomas and Dominque Wilkins both were better players at the time. So it was who the people wanted to see. Also Caitlyn is having a better season than Diana Tauris is right now. I think there are better players available than CC but no one will make the impact that CC will as far as coverage. If you think EVERY team in the league is putting a false narrative out their about them not making money then I don’t know what to tell you

[@stanleed.harold5457]

Melo disagreed with Monica

[@bdukes8075]

@@stanleed.harold5457 Melo disagreed at first then changed over to her position

[@Vato504]

The issue with the argument is there have plenty of instances where a rookie/college player have been put on the team. Brianna Stewart was on the team her rookie year! They had a player on the team that up to that point hadnt even played a game during the WNBA season. AND they make it seem like CC was just hype. She showed she can play!! She isn’t some scrub nobody knows. Jealousy is terrible thing.

[@verbone]

Clark is brand new to the WNBA. As of me writing this, she hasn't even played 15 games yet! It's crazy expecting her to be an Olympian without even 20 games under her belt yet! Clark understands this, so how do some of you not get it?

[@HoodedAlchemy]

Question for you if Wemby was American do you he would be on team USA

[@lunastark1060]

@@HoodedAlchemy he is in team france tho.

[@smokescythe8880]

Man gtfoh. If Christian Laetner was on the original Dream Team Caitlyn can get a spot on this team

[@HoodedAlchemy]

@lunastark1060 I know I just want the American side cause we all know he would be on team USA

[@verbone]

@@HoodedAlchemy Are you asking me if he would be or if he should be? I don't think he should be, but point taken that he might be. I wouldn't agree with it, though.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

The idea that "The US Olympic Team is DOMINANT!" is what we said in 1988 and 2004. How did that work out? It's time to let go of American Arrogance in this discussion. The worst thing is when Carmelo Anthony is saying this, since he failed to win gold. We also need to stop assuming that Clark being on the US Women's Olympic Team would make a significant difference in marketing or revenue for the next few years. For a month, maybe. Then the Fever miss the playoffs, and we stop caring about the Olympics. The women play international basketball between WNBA seasons, Clark will get the experience before 2028. Melo: "Nobody's thinking, you've got to earn your way, ..." [5:15] Except one person has said that: CAITLIN CLARK. Right now, this is not about competition or business, this is about sports media and social media simps complaining that their Princess is not playing. The difference between Taurasi in 2004 and Clark in 2024 is that Taurasi came from a college team system which was similar to the Olympic Team system. Clark is playing The Steph Curry Way, while the Olympic Team is playing pre-Curry basketball.

[@haqctrix]

If Caitlin clark doesn't win rookie of the year then they hatin

[@BoosterGoldEarth6]

Her team stinks stop it

[@darrinrutt5387]

What does that have to do with her? As a rookie, she is drawing the best defender the other team has to offer and double teams to get the ball out of her hands yet she still putting up #s across the board (inc steals and blocks) and yes turnovers, too

[@2160michael]

@@BoosterGoldEarth6Wembys team stunk and he still won

[@hoodcounselor]

Angel doing better than her

[@patrick05Morgan]

@@hoodcounselorhell nah

[@SojiRo23]

Monica acting like CC wasn’t great and I’m disappointed Melo didn’t push back on that.

[@DigitalOdyssey3001]

Ya'll need to make Monica McNutt a regular - Melo and Monica are great together and lived the life!!! Mero gets a little goofy.

[@abj0531]

CC is the most popular player and they can’t stand it. News Flash …. CC don’t need USA Basketball! She should do like the men’s basketball stars… don’t play for them. Her popularity is just gonna grow no matter how hard they try to stop it.

[@jaybowman696]

There talking in circles love melo but they had already had rookies before. If they truly wanted the wnba to grow, she would be there. Facts over feeelings.

[@TheRulersBack18]

if she was good enough to be there, she'd be there. she isn't even the best rookie in the league right now. facts over feelings.

[@jaybowman696]

@TheRulersBack18 lmao 🤣 😂 well, you're in your feelings, and you don't want the league to grow . It's ok let's your feelings run you. I get it all feelings over actual facts

[@garygemmell3488]

The WNBA players better not EVER complain about no charter flights and low wages again. They remind me of Yassar Arafat, who never missed an opportunity to miss an opportunity. Caitlin Clark seems to be a level headed person who would know why she would be the 12tth woman on that roster and what her role was. She would accept it because it would be in the best long term interests of women's basketball. The plain truth of the matter is that the 12 best collegiate players in the U.S. would still win the gold in Paris. The only difference is that the average winning margin per game would be 20 instead of 30.

[@WearsTheArt]

Funny THING about all MARKETING talk…The Olympians DONT GET PAID

[@jreel]

@DanielRidore People still won't care, it'll just be the CC show. Stop acting as if CC is bringing viewership for the entire WNBA. People tune in to watch CC and that's it. They couldn't care less about anyone else.

[@dwightcurrie8316]

But The Advertisers DO

[@dwightcurrie8316]

@@jreel Just checking the attendance numbers will tell you all you need to know, even if you refuse to admit it

[@YouAREyoubeYou]

They are there for her and HER only-period. So who cares. If she doesn’t play they said they ain’t watching so why should the change for an ever changing demographic of non basketball fans 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@smokescythe8880]

One of the missions of the Olympic team is literally to expand/promote the game. Lol.

[@armyqt]

Caitlin felt like she deserved that spot. And her coach outed her. She needs to wait her turn.

[@fourthquartermotivation1911]

This marketing argument is kind of weak . Will people watch the Olympics of she on the team and not playing or will it cause controversy. This also give the other lesser ladies a chance to get international shine, for endorsement and oversees contract . They earned a spot on the team why should they lose that because they need to move out the way for CC. She needs to stronger, build a rep in the W as a dawg and in 4 yrs when the Olympics is in the US , she can be a face of the team and the W if she has earned it . She has not earn anything on this level . Has to wait her turn ..that is life

[@mr3000sr]

Kind of weak until you see more CC USA jerseys than any other bball player accept Bron and Steph

[@TowDow3]

@@mr3000sr RIGHT that person doesnt comprehend money and how to get more of it even a little bit

[@Philly_Phly1]

The world will watch if CC is on the team. What are we arguing about? It’s not about winning. It’s about gaining fans. Gaining exposure. Gaining more money. This is crazy .

[@jonq7664]

Well said Melo. People need to calm down and be patient with CC. Enjoy the process/journey to greatness and the growth of this young lady. We have to get out of this instant gratification idea and embrace the whole nothing is worth while if you don’t truly earn or put in the work. CC has a little more work to do that is all. Work on being more physical and having ladies play her physical and work on her handle. She shouldn’t be getting ripped as often she does. Be patient folks.

[@MichaelFarrow-mt2xz]

Melo is saying what most men are saying she’s not the best but marketing wise she is..I’m tired of hearing the wnba saying they not making money..the nba needs to cut them loose

[@dennisb119]

The women who made the choice to leave her off the team was the dumbest decision ever.

[@user-vf9ej1ci9v]

If they're winning by 30pts, you can afford to put CC in any quarter

[@fkillah]

Let’s be real here, the hate is coming because of pettiness, jealousy, and racism

[@leavethewatandleavethewho]

CC been in a crazy slump lately...they took her out her game

[@jenkericj]

And they took her out the game against a 10-1 team and the same team that beat Reese shortly after. Those teams are already set and have their chemistry vs these rookies that haven't had time to gel. They just came from college playoffs.

[@nothembajozi2862]

Look at how the NBA players viewed Victor Wembanyama and compare it to how Caitlin is being received by women. It looks like the notion that women mature faster than men is no true when it comes to basketball players.

[@10ShtYo__]

The women's Olympic team is stacked!! Caitlyn will have her time

[@mitchelltravis1984]

🤦🏾 geez, why are people playing dumb. Yes, the women's Olympics are stacked, but their pockets aren't stacked. That is what they have been complaining about. Clark is the bag, and only a fool wouldn't take advantage of the one thing you have been complaining about when it's literally on your lap😂

[@chrisallen3333]

Tmrw not promised. Grant hill, tracy mcgrady, etc. Injuries happen

[@shirleyjohnson7004]

Media is exchanging the word MARKETING WITH PIMPING HER OUT. STOP IT Y'ALL

[@chrisallen3333]

Who are their shooters? Sabrina and stewie are great but I think caitlin better shooter than stewie. Take off jackie young Chelsea grey and griner. Griner been absent from Russia incident

[@tonyghee0124]

It's about growing woman's basketball nobody wants to watch that so called stacked team

[@SmashHouse82]

They talk about CC like she's getting a leg up because of her fans . The lady can hoop just as well as all the other ladies plus she's a better representative of female sports than all these Women. FACTS!

[@jawarablake]

Thank you Melo

[@Willieb-hi6yt]

I'm glad Carmelo finally admits he didn't deserve to be on that team

[@nathanpayne5358]

Monica McNut has been disrespecting Caitlin Clark like it’s her job. Oh wait I think that is her job. 😂 this is so bad

[@JP-pz5zh]

C’mon, I don’t agree with everything she says, but McNutt is not disrespectful. She’s still a sports commentary 👑

[@Xaxameti]

But why would Monica agree that Melo was talented enough to be on the '04 team, isn't Caitlin currently more talented than DT?

[@rtwo4570]

The problem is she’s not exactly killing it in the W. If she was given a spot for marketing reasons and riding the bench, that would be the story, not the quest for gold.

[@AlexanderRodriguez-nc8yu]

Winning the gold doesn't help them. They already won 7 gold and the league is still in the toilet. The strategy needs to change to grow the league.

[@YouAREyoubeYou]

They need to brand multiple players like the NBA does. You need everyone to see themselves in a player. They DO NOT do that.

[@AlexanderRodriguez-nc8yu]

@YouAREyoubeYou people want to give their money, but they don't see it past their jealous.

[@rtwo4570]

@@AlexanderRodriguez-nc8yu if you’re so concerned about the long term financial viability of the league, then watch more games.

[@rtwo4570]

@@AlexanderRodriguez-nc8yu winning the gold is literally the sole objective of the Olympics.

[@isamoultrie6364]

Melo, Catlin was once you. Her college career is her resume. Stop making the argument about her having a bad game in the moment. Griner and Gray can't have bad games if they don't play. DT 41

[@conradnitty3714]

Marketing is it 💪🏾

[@isislaz]

All those women who made the team are way more popular than Caitlin in Paris. They dgaf abt Caitlin in Paris. Unlike here, they support women's sports overseas.

[@jonexdeperio9105]

Marketing and talent of Caitlin is phenomenal don't you get it she's the best scoring lady that there has been

[@peterwoodaman5936]

The reality is no one even know the USA women’s team had won so many times in a row before Clark was snubbed. That should tell you everything you need to know.

[@joeyzsazsa5]

It’s crazy how the WNBA is moving like they’re not playing on the NBA’s money!! 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ #WTFeeezy

[@shawn_and_one]

Thank you

[@raymondroberts9789]

Honestly, fans and supporters of Caitlin Clark - don’t care about the things…, she can’t do…, it’s crystal clear that it’s not Caitlin Clark fault for not meeting the haters and non-supporters expectations. Remember, The WNBA is played best when teams come together and when everybody is working together, you’ll definitely see better results…. So, don’t you haters and non-supporters…, try to convince us that, Caitlin Clark isn’t meeting expectations…, and to say it’s going take her some time to meet your expectations…. Again, Caitlin Clark’s fans and supporters don’t care about her struggles…. Caitlin Clark’s Balling out! The game of basketball is fielded with accomplishments and struggles…., all players know their highs & lows and in due time…, The Indiana Fever Team game will come together as long as they care about competing…. In addition, Caitlin Clark is playing among professionals within the organization. “It’s not Rocket Science!” Overall, fans and supporters…, are extremely interested in all of the exciting things…, Caitlin Clark did for college basketball as well as what we’re currently experiencing in the WNBA. For the most part, hater’s and non-supporters, want you to believe…, the USA Olympic Selection Committee; made their decision to exclude Caitlin, Clark off The USA Olympic Women’s Basketball Team 2024 on the Merits…, of Caitlin’s best interest. But on the contrary…., they could care less about Caitlin Clark best interest! All of Caitlin Clark’s fans and supporters are highly disappointed…, she’s not on the USA Olympic Women’s Basketball Team 2024 and the haters and non-supporters are in denial as well as making up excuses to justify. In fact, the USA Olympic Selection Committee is now facing a world of problems…, for not selecting Caitlin Clark to the USA Women’s Basketball Team 2024. Which problem would you rather have? But it’s Crystal Clear to most…, The USA Olympic Selection Committee; knows that nobody; honestly, including Caitlin Clark…, cares about coming off the bench! Because you’re playing with 12 Superstars Players…, that are non-egotistical and as a Team…, they’ve already committed to winning the Olympic Gold Medals…, long before being selected to the team. Here’s my solution…, to bring a high level of Respect and Support in The WNBA…, without losing the competitive nature of the game. Remember this - The USA Olympic Selection Committee, has been overlooking Superstars Players for sometime now… I’m quite sure, that there’s a world of WNBA fans and supporters that believe there’s a lot more Superstars Players…, that should’ve been selected to be on The USA Olympic Women’s Basketball Team 2024. The Solution, The WNBA will hire a Mediator to appoint a group to select from additional WNBA superstars overlooked to make- The USA Olympic Team 2…, in which they will play The USA Olympic Team 1 for the opportunity to play in The Olympic Women’s Basketball Games for 2024. “Action speaks louder than words.” “The Proof is In in the pudding.” Let’s Go for Gold Team USA - The Olympic Women’s Basketball Games of for 2024.

[@muskegontribune]

Branding still matters, because the Olympics success has never trickled down to the WNBA

[@boblawrence3861]

You're right. Too bad nobody is going to watch.

[@Adonisferreira]

What McNutt fails to realize is that the attention she is getting herself is all because she's talking about CC, Jesus, she could try to be a little less biased and more professional. She's seriously giving hater vibes.

[@marsharichmond165]

CC can play! It would not be just marketing. Give Caitlin credit for being able to play!

[@cyber6sapien]

Taurasi was "a different animal". Taurasi in 2004: 17.0 ppg 3.9 apg 4.4 rpg FG 42% FT 76.0% 3P 33% in 34 games Clark in 2024: 15.6 ppg 6.0 apg 4.9 rpg FG 36% FT 89.7% 3P 32% in 15 games .. . OK.

[@user-jx1xb5uj7g]

It's not fair to add a white player who didn't try out for the team because some people like her. She might be the great white hope, but she's not living up to the hype with her turnovers and 5-10 record. The women who made the team deserved it and should be supported.

[@thought513]

If this was about merit Isaiah and Dominque would have been on the Dream Team instead of Bird and Magic. This is about exposure for a league that believes it deserves more attention. Clark’s presence brings attention to women’s basketball that has never been seen before and it should have carried over into the Olympics. Also, if Clark is on the team the vets get to influence the future of the league as a teammate instead of an adversary.

[@Realdannongreen]

This didn't age well. She should of been on team...smh. melo knows she should of been on team. Dianna didn't deserve it.. 3 points in three games

[@will_274]

The problem is the WNBA needs the marketing. The NBA men don’t. They are already getting paid. This is what the woman failed to see. Get your money. This is a perfect opportunity to grow the game globally and increase the advertising marketing and sponsors.

[@roblitchfield71]

McNutt is arrogant and stubborn. In this discussion there was no acknowledgement to CC's talent as a reason to be on the team just marketing. DT got the nod at 22 correct? There is precedent. It ain't like they are gonna lose a game, seriously lets get with the future of women's basketball and acknowledge the overwhelming noise. Let's break down the worthiness of a couple those who did make the team. Griner: few games played this season, anti-american, there is a lot of people who have no interest in this person representing their country. McNutt is a spokes person for the old school mentality that wants to keep a certain profile on this team and refuses to recognize reality. Imagine if Caitlyn played and she DOES have international experience, and actually did well?? OMG We would never be able to control her.

[@bobtessin1344]

McNutt wouldn't be on tv without clark

[@nastystew6942]

They won 7 straight medals, and nobody cares.

[@abc631]

Carrington making claims about CC fans being just horrible people. She needs to document this claim with meaningful polling data and other social science research. If she does not have the data, she should stop applying negative stereotypes of large populations. If you don't have the data, you should resign from your team in shame.

[@paosaefong5125]

Mcnutt said taurasi rookie year she earned it because she was a beast in college. Cc is a beast too lol. Cc earned broke tons of record.

[@No-Drinks-In-The-Car]

A 42-year-old with shity stats compared to CC, another player who has not played one game in the season yet and a man who played one game so far 🤦‍♂️ she could have replaced any one of these three players. You cannot tell me honestly that Britney deserves a spot on this roster, she does not even like America.

[@Realdannongreen]

She proven it now...McNutt is a hater now we cant find her.. melo smh

[@mariamonsegur9403]

We are listening to you guys now because of Caitlin before her nobody was watching the WNBA !! She is bringing the eyes to the game and now we can see what the W is about !! Pettiness , jealousy , racism as their best !! So unfair treatment !!

[@dashilogg8084]

Everyone on both sides of the argument is talking about CC. All CC is doing is just playing basketball.

[@Emf725]

Turned out it wasn’t really merit based. The committee was not able/willing to pick the best players. WNBA all stars beat them. Also the lack of practice did not seem to hurt the all stars The fact that the wnba media “experts” did not see the problems hurt the woman media heads because it makes them look stupid. It makes them look like they are mouth pieces for the old wnba and not able/willing to embrace and recognize the new superstar talent.

[@ineverexisted26]

Y'all know DT, Griner, nor Chelsea need to be on the team. Griner has committed international crimes that the US Govt had to bail her out of. She shouldn't be eligible to be selected to travel overseas with the national team. Chelsea hasn't played a single game this season because of injuries but she's eligible to play for the national team??? How about playing for the club paying you first. And DT has been in enough cycles. This is why the great young players can't even have an opportunity. It's trash. Y'all know it's trash. Sidenote it's ironic that CC is having a better season than Plum, but she still didn't get the nod. Honestly it benefits Caitlin to not be selected anyway. More time to train, rest, and build with her teammates, but can we stop this bogus notion that she hasn't earned a spot when plenty of players coming out of college that didn't compete in camps leading up to the Olympics have made the team out of blatant favoritism. 😂

[@treysmart1]

Olympics have nothing to with WNBA women's basketball isn't even most popular women's sport in the Olympics. There are a million sports smh

[@Chris-sr1id]

CC living rent free in everyone’s head since day 1. If she was black you guys would be protesting FR! Outside perspective from a 48 year old Hispanic. No disrespect to any one or any side

[@JDKEMP65]

Why are the women in the WNBA not talking about how unfair it is to the women that biological men are playing in their league take them out Caitlin Clark would be on the Olympic team and I think a few others

[@Jeaux-s2m]

Clarks numbers are better than Diana Taurasi who has been 5 times. She is 41 years old and ain't that player anymore.

[@oceanscaper]

I agree with them and I think Caitlin agrees with them. 90% of the internet on wnba is manufactured drama.

[@Gustavosureda]

They say of Caitlin Clark ‘she’s just not there yet’… Oh she’s there. And she’s miles, even light years ahead of the others. People talk about ‘marketing’ and ‘merit’. By the numbers Caitlin Clark games get vs the numbers the others get, does that not factor into ‘merit’? The WNBA/Olympics are associations, they are not sports. They are associations made up of sport(s) but they are associations first. They are businesses first, second and then the sport is maybe a distant third. In business, it’s how many eye-balls, how many purchases, how much revenue that matters in regards to ‘merit’. The simple truth is that Caitlin Clark by ‘merit’ is light years ahead of ANY other player in WNBA history and leaving her off the team is a mistake. But it’s not a deadly mistake. They will only lose out on millions of dollars and 4 years of possibly growing the game. But that’s ok.

[@Kmforpresident]

She really better than most the people y’all named

[@fundraiser6038]

The fact that it’s such a big story that she’s NOT on the team is the clear reason she should be on the team. As long as she might get in the game people are going to watch and people are going to talk about it if she play or don’t play.Not because of the basketball but because the whole world will talk about the woman’s game and that’s good for everyone involved

[@Mello_Bx_]

Ain't this the participation trophy era so since she's the only Logo shooter with a huge following it wouldn't be damaging to the game 🏀

[@joeltiongco4168]

This woman is just hating on CC..Talking like caitlin wasnt the no. 1 pick.

[@emilli5331]

Only yhite ppl are upset that Caitlyn isn't on the team bc they feel like she's like their Eminem for the wnba. Leaving her off the Olympic team is a smart move.. Let her develop first. 20 games ain't shit. Let's see where she is in 4yrs!

[@truthiscensored]

If the WNBA and Olympics committee did not have an agreement to put 1 NCAA women's player on the team, then no Rookie should make the team based on NCAA achievements. The reason College players played on Dream Team and Team USA men was they have an agreement for at least 1 NCAA player to be on the team