Team USA fans are breathing a huge sigh of relief after in an exceptionally competitive gold medal game. Those fans include not just former President Barack Obama but also current and future WNBA players who were thrilled (and probably more than a little relieved) to see their teammates and friends take home gold. The former president is known to be a major hoops fan, so it was no surprise that he congratulated the team on their win and their continuing Olympic dynasty.
What a game! Eight Olympic gold medals in a row – congrats to the women’s team on an incredible win! — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) , who plays for the and was part of the WNBA All-Star team that beat Team USA during All-Star Weekend, loved watching the game, and pointed out that it doesn't matter what happened during the game, because the W looks the same no matter what. what a GAME. — Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) 🥇A WIN IS A WIN.
CONGRATS LADIES!!! — Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) UConn star and future WNBA player Paige Bueckers congratulated the team on their win. With her likely to be drafted into the W in 2025, this might be the last time she'll be able to watch this game — or any Olympics coverage — from her couch for a very long while. Golden again 🏅 — Paige Bueckers (@paigebueckers1) of the got hot late in the game, making baskets when her team needed them most.
Copper's teammate couldn't resist commenting. In Kahleah we trust. — Natasha Cloud (@T_Cloud4) Cloud was thrilled for her g.