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WNBA Sends 3-Word Caitlin Clark, LeBron James Message originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Caitlin Clark made an electrifying return from a left quad injury on Saturday, taking the basketball world by storm. After missing five contests, she exploded for 25 points by halftime—a career-high for a half—and finished with 32 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, lifting the Indiana Fever to a thrilling 102-88 victory. The win halted the New York Liberty’s undefeated start to the WNBA season, dropping them to 9-1.
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With her latest performance, Clark is currently averaging 21.6 points, 9.2 assists, and 6.4 rebounds in five games this season. Winner of last season’s Rookie of the Year award, she is the only WNBA player averaging 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists in 2025.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Several basketball elites wasted no time applauding Clark’s big game, including Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who immediately celebrated Clark’s performance with a post on X:
“The CC EFFECT!! WELCOME BACK! You were missed!”
The WNBA’s official account soon reacted to the post, echoing James’ sentiment with a simple three-word post:
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“What LeBron said.”
James’ admiration for Clark isn’t new—he’s praised her since her college days at Iowa and followed her growth into the WNBA. His support has been part of a broader wave of NBA stars spotlighting Clark’s ascent, a testament to the respect she has earned across men’s and women’s basketball.
For the Fever, this resounding win serves as a major boost ahead of their next game against the Connecticut Sun. With their season sitting at 5-5, they now have a signature victory over the Liberty and will hope to keep building.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
