Caitlin Clark has taken the sports world by storm recently, becoming one of the biggest sports stars on the planet and driving a ton of interest in women’s basketball at both the college level and now the professional level. And NBA megastar LeBron James has taken notice.
During the most recent podcast episode of “Mind the Game” with JJ Redick, LeBron James made it clear that he is a fan of Caitlin Clark as she begins her WNBA career, sending her a clear message of support.
“I’m rooting for Caitlin [Clark],” James told Redick during the episode.
Here’s what @KingJames has to say about @CaitlinClark22 and the hate that she has received during her time in the WNBA.
Watch the full episode with @jj_redick: https://t.co/5hyyY2bIhe pic.twitter.com/db4Jvj7OFD
— Mind the Game (@mindthegamepod) May 22, 2024
James also declared that Clark is the sole reason for the growth of women’s basketball and the WNBA this season.
“The one thing that I love that she’s bringing to her sport, more people want to watch. More people want to tune in. Don’t get it twisted, don’t get it [messed] up. Caitlin Clark is the reason why a lot of great things is happening for the WNBA,” James said on the podcast.
Clark appears set to become the biggest star in the history of women’s basketball, and it’s clear that she has the support of the NBA’s biggest star, as well.
