Stephen A Smith speaking (left0 Caitlin Clark in Fever jersey (right)Stephen A. Smith and Caitlin Clark (Photos via @awfulannouncing/X & Twitter)
Stephen A. Smith was not pleased with USA Basketball’s decision to leave Caitlin Clark off the women’s roster for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Clark, despite her early struggles in the WNBA, was thought to be a shoo-in to represent her country at said event, so her snub came as a shock.

Smith heatedly pointed out why Clark’s omission was the wrong decision, branding it idiotic and stupid during Monday’s episode of ‘First Take.’

“This is about what I will personally label ‘The Idiocy of Team USA Women’s Basketball.’ How dare you make this decision. It’s stupid,” he declared.

“Caitlin Clark does not deserve a spot ahead of any of the players on this roster — if we’re talking just basketball. You know we’re not.”

Smith explained that Caitlin Clark’s exclusion will ultimately affect the bottom line, claiming Christian Laettner wasn’t on the Dream Team because of basketball but because he was a popular college player.

Check it out below:

Shannon Sharpe Also Calls USA Basketball Out For “Bull Jiving”

Shannon Sharpe, who makes weekly appearances on ‘First Take,’ largely agreed with Stephen A’s assessment.

“Are we really trying to grow the game?” he asked. “Because this is the most popular women’s basketball player in the world and it ain’t close… So are we really trying to grow the game? Is that what we’re really trying to do? Or are we just talking about ‘we’re trying to grow the game’ and just bull jiving?”

It’s rumored that there were worries about Caitlin Clark’s huge fanbase turning against the squad over her expected limited playing time, which is why she was left off.

In any case, the U.S. women’s basketball team remain heavy favorites to return home with gold.

Even Before Her Baby Was Born, Brittney Griner Dared To Choose His Destiny, And Fans Loved It

Brittney Griner Dared to Choose His son's DestinyBrittney Griner (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Brittney Griner is getting her life back on track after her nightmarish 290-plus days in prison in Russia. Now, the WNBA star is looking forward to the future, and she has done that so much so that the Mercury Center has already decided on the profession for her yet-to-born son.

Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are welcoming their son soon, and the 2014 WNBA champion has already decided what her son will do for a living. During an interview with TMZ, Griner revealed that her son will be an athlete, and there are no two ways about it.


“We support you and love you sis!” A fan wrote.

“Aww, congratulations to both of you! You’re bringing a great blessing in to your lives”, Another fan wrote.

“So exciting! Hope all continues to go well and healthy!” A fan appreciates it.