NBA legend Julius Erving supports Caitlin Clark being left off Olympics roster: 'Slow your roll'

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Caitlin Clark not being a part of USA Basketball's 12-woman Olympics squad this year has sparked controversy, as many believe she should be a part of the team due to her skill and marketable stardom. 

However, there are some that have defended the organization's tough decision to keep her off the roster this year, including Diana Taurasi, who is heading to Paris to compete in her sixth Olympic Games. 

NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving told Fox News Digital that he has taken a stance on the matter, and his thought process is in the same camp as Taurasi. 

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Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, warms up before the game against the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena on June 7, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (G Fiume/Getty Images)

"The latest with her is not being a part of the Olympic team. That debate is going on, and I’ve kind of taken a position on it," he said, while also discussing his investment in the National Thoroughbred League, a first-of-its-kind horse racing league. "I think that she’s probably going to be a part of the next three Olympic teams, and three would be plenty because there’s risk associated with being a part of this particular Olympic team."

"The world plays a different game than the WNBA, much more physical, much more trying. She’s been going straight through on a juggernaut with her NCAA success and also in the WNBA season so far, which is not even over."

Erving continued to explain his position, saying that he does not want Clark to "hit a wall."

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