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re: Caitlin Clark will not be on Olympic roster
Posted on 6/8/24 at 3:10 pm to lsupride87
Posted on 6/8/24 at 3:10 pm to lsupride87
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Christian Laettner was on the Dream Team. That was much more of a stretch.
Because it was a forced requirement to have one college player in order to allow the nba players to play
I know, because it was the first time they allowed NBA players to compete, but nevertheless, he was still on there and took someone's spot due to the US Olympic committee deciding to put one college player on there based on how it previously was.
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Posted on 6/8/24 at 3:14 pm to lsupride87
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quote:That team is a major reason for the explosion of basketball across Europe which has grown the NBA exponentiallyBecause the dream team was the first time the USA basketball team was loaded with the best players That isn’t what taking Clark is, it’s the opposite
The point remains and the fact that you don’t see it or wont acknowledge it is your M.O. . It’s hilarious how irritated you get about people disagreeing with you about the basic economics of how to grow a game. I’ll just continue not really caring about the game and laughing when they lose all these new unwanted fans
Posted on 6/8/24 at 3:19 pm to TROLA
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Really.. from a business standpoint alone… it absolutely can make a difference.. the concept on a different level of course played out when USA basketball realized it was time to unleash the Dream Team
That team is a major reason for the explosion of basketball across Europe which has grown the NBA exponentially
The Dream Team was a thing because it featured the 11 best players in the NBA(and Laettner) and they absolutely DOMINATED the competition. Not a single game was even close. That hadn't been done before.
Idk if you realize this, but the women have already been doing this. They've also sent over their best players in the WNBA, and dominate the competition. They have easily won gold every time since 96.
Posted on 6/8/24 at 3:19 pm to TROLA
The job of the Olympic team is not to grow the game
It’s to put the best team forward. USA basketball as an org is not the Us Olympic team. It’s a different arm within USA Basketball with a different mission
It’s to put the best team forward. USA basketball as an org is not the Us Olympic team. It’s a different arm within USA Basketball with a different mission
This post was edited on 6/8/24 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 6/8/24 at 3:23 pm to lsupride87
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The job of the Olympic team is not to grow the game It’s to put the best team forward. USA basketball as an org is not the Us Olympic team. It’s a different arm within USA Basketball with a different mission
You’re just wrong. It’s ok
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USA Basketball is the National Governing Body for the sport of basketball in the United States. As the recognized governing body for basketball in the U.S. by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), USA Basketball is responsible for the selection and training of USA teams that compete in FIBA-sponsored basketball competitions and select national events, and for the development of youth basketball initiatives addressing player development, coach education and safety.
Posted on 6/8/24 at 3:26 pm to TROLA
Not a single person can take a human being seriously to say the mission of the U.S. Olympic team isn’t to put the best team forward
This post was edited on 6/8/24 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 6/8/24 at 3:28 pm to lsupride87
Because you are are obtuse and foolish, I suppose you also argue the mission for lsu football or baseball isn’t to field the best possible team
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The mission statement of Louisiana State University (LSU) Athletics is to develop student-athletes who excel in the classroom, on the field, and in life. The program also aims to challenge student-athletes to reach their highest levels of personal, intellectual, and competitive development.
Posted on 6/8/24 at 3:41 pm to lsupride87
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Not a single person can take a human being seriously to say the mission of the U.S. Olympic team isn’t to put the best team forward
Just admit you’re wrong. It’s sad that you won’t. Olympic team is USA Basketball
Have you seen some of our rosters throughout the the past 20 odd years. They’ve struggled at times mightily as they couldnt get certain players to play. Or choose legacy over youth and vice versa.. politics and economics have always played its role.. You honestly believe that lebron was the most talented when he first was put on the 2004 team?
This doesn’t even delve into the women’s side because it’s so one sided competitively on the international stage that the team absolutely should follow the mission of competition and growth. She’s the future of the team and she needs the experience.. a good chunk of the team won’t be around next cycle
Posted on 6/8/24 at 4:22 pm to lsupride87
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Saying it’s stupid to not take a player who clearly isn’t one of the 12 best is wild.
What were your thoughts when Laettner was selected for the Dream Team back in 92?
Posted on 6/8/24 at 4:40 pm to POTUS2024
quote:That it was a forced requirement to take one college player. What were your thoughts?
What were your thoughts when Laettner was selected for the Dream Team back in 92?
Posted on 6/8/24 at 4:54 pm to lsupride87
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That it was a forced requirement to take one college player.
I looked it up and that does not seem to be the case. It appears to have been a decision that USA Basketball made on its own, not that it was forced upon them. I don't recall them being forced. I think initially NBA players weren't enthusiastic but later embraced it and I don't think there were conditions or requirements for that.
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What were your thoughts?
I thought it was bullshite. Mourning and Shaq would have been far better college player picks and it made no sense overall because so many NBA players would have been better picks as well. Also it was BS because Coach K was a coach for that team and he's the reason why Laettner got picked. The whole thing was idiotic and utterly shady.
I'm asking because you're saying, when others brought this up, that it was a requirement, but not calling it BS since it evaded merit. Even worse, Coach K was pulling strings. But - if it was acceptable because of a forced requirement then doesn't that mean that picking the best isn't the total criteria? And if that's the case, then maybe there's a good reason to put Clark on the Olympic roster.
In principle I agree with your position here, but merit doesn't seem to be how things have gone with these rosters in the past and it doesn't appear people complained that much in the past. But maybe that was because we were all just so happy to finally have so many of our best players representing the nation.
Posted on 6/8/24 at 4:59 pm to POTUS2024
It makes zero sense to ever take a single player or athlete for any Olympic team besides the sole purpose of making the team the best it can possibly be
Posted on 6/8/24 at 5:02 pm to lsupride87
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It makes zero sense to ever take a single player or athlete for any Olympic team besides the sole purpose of making the team the best it can possibly be
In principle I have no opposition to this. Merit is the right way to go.
Posted on 6/8/24 at 5:18 pm to nicholastiger
This is a mistake on the part of whoever decides who plays on the team. She's more than talented enough, and immensely popular. Seems like a choice made out of spite. Does she not want to play?
Posted on 6/8/24 at 5:26 pm to nicholastiger
They’ve won enough golds. Grow the sport by giving the rookie who draws the eyes a bench spot. The ratings will be terrible without her because this league lacks imagination with its scoring style and passing style. More Clark style play would make it more tolerable to watch.
Posted on 6/8/24 at 5:31 pm to lsupride87
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Livvy Dunne would be a massive ratings hit to be on the Olympic team as well. Should she also get taken?
Suni Lee is more attractive. And no, Dunne wouldn’t do shite. Biles already provides the massive eyeballs.
Posted on 6/8/24 at 5:31 pm to TROLA
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Mind boggling that you continue making an argument that isn’t even relevant..
In the end. I don’t care. I simply find it destructive on their part and worthy of laughing at.
It doesn't matter what the verbiage of the mission statement reflects the mission is to win. Period.
CC included would be like the participation trophy Christian Laettner got in 1992. She is currently not one of the very best PGs in the league. She has the potential to be the GOAT but she isn't the GOAT today.
Posted on 6/8/24 at 6:11 pm to Obtuse1
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CC included would be like the participation trophy Christian Laettner got in 1992. She is currently not one of the very best PGs in the league. She has the potential to be the GOAT but she isn't the GOAT today.
You're a dumb arse. Caitlin Clark brings viewers to a sport that makes no money. Christian Laettner is a stupid example.
Posted on 6/8/24 at 6:17 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Were you planning on watching but now wont because Clark isn’t playing?
Posted on 6/8/24 at 6:26 pm to DBG
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Were you planning on watching but now wont because Clark isn’t playing?
I was more likely to watch some of a game if I knew she was playing and now I'm less likely to.
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