TST Exclusive: Catching up with Sparks forward Cameron Brink

TST: Stanford alumNneka Ogwumike is back in the fold. How exciting is that?

CAM: It's super exciting! Nneka is a huge mentor and role model to me. She's always been someone that I really look up to. Having her with us this year is surreal. Every day coming into work is such a joy. Her presence is unmatched. We're very lucky to have her.

TST: She called you her accountability partner.

CAM: Yes! We're sidekicks. We're accountability partners. It's just an accountability system for the year. I'm lucky that I got Nneka. I'm a lucky one.

TST: What was the best advice she's given you so far?

CAM: So much. I would say playing within myself. Confidence. Poise. Everything she embodies. As much as she's telling me, I'm watching her. She's leading by example too.

TST: What do you think of therookiesso far in this training camp?

CAM: I think they're doing amazing. I always tell them, my rookie year, you guys are blowing me out of the water. They're super solid. They love to learn. They're like sponges. They're coachable. They're learning really fast. We're really proud of them.

TST: Championship is always the goal for each team. Do you happen to have any individual goals this season?

CAM: I think for me, it's more so just about feeling good in my body. It's just winning. I feel like I'm so team oriented. More about the collective rather than the individual. I'm just really looking forward to winning this year.

TST: I'm going to give you some hard-hitting questions about video games really quick.

CAM: Okay!

TST: How is your island looking in Animal Crossing?

CAM: Oh, my gosh. It's so funny. I haven't really played in months. (The animal residents are) probably missing me right now.

TST: Did you reach a five-star island?

CAM: Nooooo. I need to put in the work. Honestly, thank you for reminding me. I need to get on my grind again.

TST: I know there's hundreds of characters in that game. Do you have a favorite character?

CAM: That's such a hard question.

TST: I know. I’m sorry.

CAM: I really like the owl in the museum. I think he's hilarious. I would say that.

TST: Anything else you play besides Animal Crossing and Pokémon?

CAM: I play Fortnite with my fiancé. That's like our game of choice together. We love to play duos. No build because we're not that good. We have lots. I love Fortnite.

TST: Anything you want to say to the L.A. Sparks fans?

CAM: Gosh. I'm just super excited for this year. I think this is going to be such a fun year. We're looking forward to their support. They just bring the energy. We're going to get some wins for them.