Caitlin Clark said on May 9 that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has provided support as she navigates the spotlight of her WNBA career. Clark, who was drafted to the Indiana Fever, spoke about their relationship during an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews on NBA Today.
Clark said, “I mean, I think LeBron has just been there to support me more than anything. He understands the microscope that I’m under and the spotlight that’s on me and I think he just wants to be there for me more than anything. When I was hurt last year, he reached out and was like, ‘Is there any way I can help you? Like, is there anybody I can connect you with?’ Just somebody that’s there trying to help you, trying to help make the game better, help you improve. I think that’s a lot of our relationship now. And then a little bit of golf too. We text about golf. But that’s next on our bucket list is to play golf together. I’m not sure either of us are too great, so we might be chasing the ball a lot. But I think basketball players just love that mental challenge of an individual sport of golf.”
James entered professional basketball with significant attention as a high school player entering the NBA and has played through intense scrutiny for over two decades.
Clark is aiming to bring another championship to Indiana Fever after their only title in 2012. She said building a positive relationship with James could ease some pressures associated with being one of the faces of her franchise.
James also commented recently about his son Bronny’s development during his rookie season with the Lakers and expressed pride in his son’s progress.
