Caitlin Clark Reacts to Shoutout From LeBron James, Calls Lakers Star the GOAT: 'That's One of My Idols'
- Indiana Fever standout Caitlin Clark recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 10 boards, and 10 assists, leading her team to a dominant 93-58 victory over the Chicago Sky on Saturday.
- LeBron James, a 20-time NBA All-Star, praised Clark with an Instagram shoutout wishing her luck after her season-opening performance.
- Clark initially thought James' message was fake but said she felt starstruck because he is one of her idols and the GOAT to her.
- Clark emphasized James follows and appreciates the WNBA and called his support "really cool," while defending a recent flagrant foul as a basketball play.
- Clark’s triple-double made her the fastest player with three career triple-doubles in WNBA history, highlighting her rising superstar status early in the 2025 season.
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Caitlin Clark Gets Real on Starstruck Moment With LeBron James
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark thought LeBron James‘ Instagram post wishing her good luck for the WNBA season was fake at first. But after confirming it’s real, Clark was starstruck.“I mean, you never know in today’s world, I guess,” Clark told reporters following Fever’s Monday practice. “I was like, wait, is this actually LeBron James? But yeah, it was pretty incredible, I don’t get too starstruck, but he’s one of these people that I did.”It…
LeBron James Gets Called Out For His Caitlin Clark Support
Here’s A Look Inside LeBron James’ Los Angeles Mansion (1:14) LeBron James is taking heat on social media for his support of Caitlin Clark.The legendary NBA star has been very supportive of Clark - and women's basketball in general. But over the weekend, in the wake of Clark's season-opening triple double in a blowout win over the Chicago Sky, LeBron took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and was promptly criticized."TRIPLE DUB CC!! Great way to …
WNBA Fans Are Calling LeBron James A Race Traitor For Supporting Caitlin Clark
Just when you thought the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese discourse couldn’t get any worse, WNBA fans have seemingly taken it to another level. Fans are calling NBA superstar LeBron James a race traitor after he praised Clark for her season-opening triple-double in a 93-58 victory over Reese and the Chicago Sky. Clark, who many believe is a potential WNBA MVP candidate in just her second season in the league, put up 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assis…
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