As LeBron James continues his career in the later stages, he has always made sure to recognize others. One person he has supported is Caitlin Clark, a star for the Indiana Fever who has brought a lot of attention to the WNBA.
However, there are always critics who question Clark’s game and the media coverage she receives. This is similar to James, who was under pressure as the face of the Cleveland Cavaliers at just 19 years old.
Now, Clark is working hard to help the Fever become a successful team again. It’s a big challenge, but James has shown his support for her in the past, along with other important NBA figures. Clark appreciates his kind words and made it clear that she considers James the greatest basketball player ever, as she shared with Sean Gregory of Time Magazine:
“LeBron has never directly messaged me, but it’s been cool to see his support for myself and the W overall. You can really tell that he really watches and turns it on. He’s been kind of a big fan of myself from college and now in the W. I mean, he’s the greatest basketball player of all time. So I think that’s pretty cool.”
There is a growing connection between the NBA and the WNBA, with players from both sides speaking out. As the WNBA continues to grow, having players like Clark helps speed up the process.
Clark made a huge impact in NCAA Women’s Basketball while at Iowa, and it was no surprise she continued her success at the professional level. However, other great players like A’Ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas, and Sabrina Ionescu also deserve recognition, and James has made sure to give them the attention they deserve.
James has been very vocal about his support for the WNBA, and his words carry a lot of weight. Hopefully, both he and Clark can help bring in more viewers and continue to grow women’s sports.
LeBron James stands up for Caitlin Clark against critics
Like many great players, Caitlin Clark has faced criticism, even though she is a generational talent living her dream. For some reason, people dislike her success.
The 22-year-old faced criticism throughout her time at Iowa, and it only increased when she entered the WNBA. As she adjusted in her rookie season, LeBron James used social media to defend Clark and call out her critics.
