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[Saba Sports News] LeBron James is clearly thrilled to see Caitlin Clark back in action.
The Indiana Fever star returned to the court Saturday after missing time with an injury, and she wasted no time reminding everyone why she’s the face of the WNBA. Clark torched the defending champion New York Liberty for 32 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, shooting 11-of-20 from the field and drilling seven of her 11 three-point attempts. The Fever rolled to a 102-88 win, handing the Liberty their first loss of the season.
Among those impressed by Clark’s dominant return was Lakers superstar LeBron James, who posted an eight-word reaction on X to applaud her performance.
James and Clark have expressed mutual respect in the past. The four-time NBA champion has frequently defended Clark from criticism, while Clark has referred to James as her NBA “GOAT.”
Clark’s presence is undeniably a major draw for the league. During her injury absence, ticket prices dropped significantly. But now that she’s back and lighting it up again, fans—and high-profile supporters like LeBron—are tuning in.