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LeBron James gives his “absolute support” to Caitlin Clark

The first season in the WNBA Caitlin Clark is finished. Of course, it ended with a sweep in the first round of the playoffs, but the Indiana Fever rookie shined the spotlight on the women's league like never before.

“I have a lot of respect for Caitlin Clark” explains LeBron James in an interview with Esquire. “Because I know exactly what it's like to be drafted, to become the face of a franchise, and also to be scrutinized by a lot of people who think you're not ready to make the leap, that you're not ready for the big leagues, that you just don't deserve to be there. I remember, coming into the league at 18, how many people doubted me and hoped I would fail. »

“Watching Caitlin and seeing what she does, I've supported her since day one, because I remember going through that”

Enough to make the “King” the first support for the best scorer in NCAA history.

“So watching Caitlin and seeing what she does, I've been rooting for her since day one, because I remember going through that. She has my absolute support. She is a player who transcends the game. We saw what she did with Iowa, and I knew she was going to do it in the big leagues. She is an incredible talent. »

With a vision of the game reminiscent of LeBron James…

“Yes, listen, she has the vision of the game, the spirit, what she does is contagious, the girls want to play with her” concludes the Lakers winger. “They are going to become a very good team, and in a short time. »

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