Caitlin Clark reveals LeBron James’ important message to her during injury-riddled season
Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images Caitlin Clark’s rise in the WNBA has come with immense pressure, but during one of the most difficult stretches of her young career, she revealed that support came from one of the biggest names in basketball. The Indiana Fever star has spent much of her early professional journey under constant scrutiny, with expectations that few players have ever had to deal with at such a stage. That spotlight only intensified during her injury-riddled 2025 season, when she was forced to step away from the court for extended periods.
It was during that time that a familiar figure reached out, and his message clearly stayed with her. Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images Caitlin Clark reveals LeBron James reached out during injury struggles Speaking via Legion Hoops on X , Clark opened up about the support she received from LeBron James. “He understands the microscope that I’m under and the spotlight that’s on me,” Clark said.
“When I was hurt last year, he reached out and was like, ‘Is there any way I can help you? Is there anybody I can connect you with? ’” The message reflects a level of understanding that comes from shared experience, with LeBron having entered the NBA under similar levels of attention and expectation.
Over the past two years, he has consistently supported Clark publicly, often defending her against criticism and encouraging her to stay focused on her game. For Clark, that outreach came at a time when she was dealing not only with physical setbacks, but also the mental challenge of stepping away from the court after such a strong start to her career. Caitlin Clark’s injury struggles made support even more significant The timing of that message becomes even more meaningful when viewed in the context of her 2025 season.
Clark was limited to just 13 games due to a series of injuries, including quad and groin issues that ultimately forced her to miss 31 regular-season games and the playoffs. It marked the first time in her basketball career that she had faced extended time away from the game, after previously playing every game throughout high school, college and her rookie WNBA season. Despite those setbacks, Clark still averaged 16.