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Sue Bird's Honest Take on Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Olympics Snub
2024-07-16
Sue Bird knows a thing or two about overcoming obstacles, and she’s confident that Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will bounce back stronger from their recent Olympic snub.
“For me, a lot of my moments, a lot of my hardships, I guess, came in the form of injuries. And all it did was motivate me to get back on the court even better, even stronger,” Bird said in an interview with Distractify’s Allison DeGrushe. "I always joke like, there's literally no championship team that probably didn't lose dramatically. And by dramatic, I mean, you go home in tears-type vibes. There's no team that didn't lose before they won, right?"
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark pose for photos before the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Bird sees the snub as a pivotal moment for Clark and Reese.
“In a sense, you kind of have to have these moments that give you motivation to be able to continue to achieve. So I'm sure for Caitlin (and) for Angel, it's only going to make them hungrier to be on the next Olympic team. It'll be exciting when they get there,” she said.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese look on during their game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 1, 2024.
The announcement of the Olympic roster in June 2024 sparked disappointment among fans due to the absence of Clark and Reese. Despite their popularity and potential, both players are still early in their professional careers and have time to grow and improve.
In a recent appearance on NBA Today, Reese shared her aspirations and excitement to possibly join forces with Clark at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The two will play together on Team WNBA during the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday.
“We're gonna be playing together for a while, so this is not gonna be the first time,” Reese said. “I know we'll be All-Stars again. I know hopefully, (in) 2028 we'll be Olympians together too.”
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