NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed understanding for Caitlin Clark's absence from the US Olympic women's basketball team, recognizing USA Basketball's focus on fielding the best team for winning gold medals over popularity. Clark's omission sparked discussions despite her significant talent and popularity. Silver, while acknowledging his disappointment at her exclusion, emphasized his role in promoting basketball and appreciating Clark's potential future opportunities to represent the country. Clark, a rookie in the WNBA, remains motivated to work towards making future Olympic teams, citing the current situation as additional drive for her aspirations.