Caitlin Clark Receives Message From LeBron James Ahead of 3rd WNBA Season
Caitlin Clark is preparing for her third WNBA season with the Indiana Fever, returning from a groin injury that limited her to 13 games last year. Ahead of the season opener against the Dallas Wings, LeBron James sent encouragement with a comment on Clark's Instagram post. Clark has repeatedly expressed admiration for James, calling him the greatest basketball player of all time.
- ▪The Indiana Fever will open their season against the Dallas Wings in Indianapolis.
- ▪Caitlin Clark played in only 13 games last season due to a season-ending groin injury.
- ▪LeBron James commented 'LFG!!!!!!!' on Clark's Instagram post announcing her return.
- ▪Clark has referred to LeBron James as her idol and the GOAT on multiple occasions.
- ▪James previously supported Clark ahead of her second WNBA season with a social media post.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The WNBA season is just days away, and the Indiana Fever are set to open their schedule on Saturday at home in Indianapolis against the Dallas Wings.This will mark Caitlin Clark’s third season in the league and a chance to bounce back after appearing in just 13 games last year due to a season-ending groin injury.On Monday night, just days before her return, Clark shared a post on Instagram with the caption, “Year 3!!! See you all soon.”Among those reacting was LeBron James, a longtime supporter of Clark, who left a brief but emphatic comment: “LFG!!!!!!!,” short for “Let’s [expletive] go.”More news: Chicago Sky…
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