Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi, two veteran stars of American women’s basketball, have just made a shocking statement that made the sports community stir. According to the latest source, the two threatened to leave the national team if coach Cheryl Reeve decided to summon the prominent rookie Caitlin Clark for the upcoming campaign.

This incident not only sparked controversy among the fans but also raised a big question about the solidarity and future orientation of the US team, which has long been considered a symbol of the dominance in female basketball. Griner, who has attracted attention with the journey back after being detained in Russia, along with Taurasi, one of the greatest throwers in WNBA history, seemingly dissatisfied with the idea of ​​sharing the stage with the young talent rising like Clark.

Caitlin Clark, with impressive performance at the university tournament and strong communication, is expected to be the promising new face of the team. However, the tough move from two seniors made many people question the internal competition and the ability to harmonize between generations of players.

While Cheryl Reeve has not made any official comments on this situation, the pressure is increasing as the team prepares for important tournaments ahead. Is this just a threat to affirm its position, or is it really a sign of an internal crisis?