NBA free agent LeBron James showed the Indiana Fever star some love on his Instagram story on Saturday.James reshared a post that ESPN, SportsCenter, WNBA, and ESPN W collaborated on.
The post showcased some of Clark’s best plays, including a coast-to-coast and-1, one of her four steals leading to a transition three, and of course, her last three-pointer to give the Fever the lead for good.LeBron James and Caitlin Clark have developed one of the most unique superstar relationships in basketball.They’ve been supportive of each other since Clark was in college at Iowa.
It makes sense.They’re both the face of their leagues and Nike athletes.Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever sits on the baseline and takes photos during the Indiana Pacers game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., on March 25, 2026.
(Andy Lyons/Getty Images)LEBRON JAMES CONGRATULATES CAITLIN CLARK AFTER SHE SHATTERS DIANA TAURASI'S WNBA CAREER MILESTONE RECORDBefore Clark entered the WNBA, when she was a rising star at Iowa, James was publicly supporting and defending her against critics, while praising the way she was transforming women's basketball.He compared her journey to his own experience as an 18-year-old phenom entering the NBA, noting the similarities between being labeled the face of a league, dealing with constant scrutiny, and being expected to immediately change the game.
LeBron has called Clark a "transcendent player," highlighting her elite basketball IQ, passing ability, and vision, while recognizing the impact she has had on growing the WNBA.PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 09: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever signs autographs for fans before the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on July 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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