NBA star Kevin Durant agrees with Caitlin Clark Olympics roster snub

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Kevin Durant said Tuesday he believes USA Basketball made the right decision leaving Caitlin Clark off the Olympics women’s basketball roster despite her popularity.

The Phoenix Suns star said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that Clark still has to go through the process before she can represent the U.S. on the global stage.

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Kevin Durant of the Suns during the Western Conference first-round playoffs at Footprint Center on April 28, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

"I still think there's proper steps you have to take in our world to be considered an Olympian," Durant told the outlet. "I think she's definitely going to be on one of these teams going forward, but for right now there's better candidates out there, I think."

Durant had been in the NBA for four years before getting to be an Olympian in 2012.

He added that the Indiana Fever just needs to focus on getting better every day and continue to help shine a light on the league that is as popular as ever.

"But Caitlin's just gotta continue to keep showing up every day," he added. "The WNBA is doing a great job of showcasing her. I'm seeing her games on ESPN every other day. No matter what they're talking about, there's a lot of dialogue around the game right now, so that's good as well. 

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever reacts during a game against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16, 2024, in Indianapolis.