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Get Caitlin Clark on the Team
There is a strong argument for including Caitlin Clark in the Olympic women's basketball team, despite her being a college player. The selection process has historically had political components, with talented players sometimes being left out due to various reasons. The speaker advocates for Caitlin Clark's inclusion as she has shown impressive performance, elevating her team's overall play. The speaker believes adding her to the team would boost television ratings and be beneficial for women's basketball. The snubbing of deserving players like Jalen Brown from the US men's team is highlighted as evidence of political influence in team selection, which can be detrimental to the reputation of the league. The speaker emphasizes the intertwining of business, politics, and sports in team selections, urging for a fair and merit-based decision in forming competitive Olympic teams.