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Fever's Caitlin Clark credits LeBron James for helping her through injury crisis
TL;DR
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever credits LeBron James for helping her cope during her injury struggles in the 2025 WNBA season. After playing only 13 games, Clark was shut down for the season, missing the Fever's postseason run.
Key points
- Caitlin Clark had a challenging second WNBA season in 2025
- She played only 13 games before being shut down for the season
- Clark missed the Fever's entire postseason run
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In a new interview, Caitlin Clark has revealed how LeBron James helped her find her smile again.
Clark's second WNBA season in 2025 didn't quite go according to plan. The Fever superstar dealt with numerous injuries that resulted in Indiana electing to shut her down for the season on Sept. 4, after she had played only 13 games. It meant Clark was to miss the Fever's entire postseason run, which ended in Las Vegas against the eventual champion Aces in the semifinal round.
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In a new interview with ESPN's Malika Andrews, Clark revealed that James is one of the few who understands the pressure that comes with being the highest-touted prospect of their generation -- even though their professional careers began two decades apart.
"I think LeBron has been there to support me more than anything," Clark said. "He understands the microscope that I'm under and the spotlight that's on me."
Q&A
How did LeBron James help Caitlin Clark during her injury crisis?
Caitlin Clark credits LeBron James for providing support that helped her regain her confidence and smile during her injury struggles.
What injuries did Caitlin Clark face in the 2025 WNBA season?
Caitlin Clark dealt with multiple injuries that limited her to just 13 games before the Indiana Fever decided to shut her down for the season.
What was the outcome of the Fever's postseason without Caitlin Clark?
The Indiana Fever reached the semifinals of the postseason but were eliminated by the Las Vegas Aces, who went on to become the champions.
