After missing multiple games due to injury, Caitlin Clark finally gave a definite update on her possible return. The basketball world and fans reacted with love and support to the Fever player.
Many speculations floated about the 23-year-old star’s injury, but Lisa Leslie advised the Indiana Fever to keep the playmaker out of the rotation for the season. She also reacted to CC’s update.
Lisa Leslie Reacts To Caitlin Clark’s Injury Update
Every Indiana Fever fan was praying for their 2024 rookie’s return, as the team was struggling to hold on to playoff qualification. But on August 4, the player shared a post updating the fans. She said that she would not play in the 2025 season.
“I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season. I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there. Disappointed isn’t a big enough word to describe how I am feeling. I want to thank everyone who had my back through all the uncertainty. This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good. The way the fans continued to show up for me, and for the Fever, brought me so much joy and an important perspective. I am so proud of how this team has only gotten stronger through adversity this year. Now it’s time to close out the season and claim our spot in the Playoffs,” Clark wrote on her social media account.
It was a hard pill to swallow for the Fever supporters, but considering her long-term health, the step to avoid any further injury was the right one. Former WNBA player Lisa Leslie also reacted to Clark’s post and showed love for the guard.
“So sorry but I know this decision will be the best for your future!” she commented on the post.
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During a recent ESPN talk show, the legend expressed feeling that if the Fever plays her through injury, the injury might affect her gameplay and future, and advised the franchise not to use her for the rest of the season.
Support Pours In For Caitlin Clark After Her Heartfelt Post
The 2024 rookie not only has a massive fan following but also has multiple followers from the league, and even NBA stars love her gameplay. LeBron James was an early responder to CC’s update and shared an encouraging message on the post.
The WNBA stars were not behind. Her Fever teammate Lexie Hull predicted a stronger 2026 season from CC as she wrote, “2026 going to be the best season yet.”
Aliyah Boston also posted, “Miss you bigggg dawg, you will be back.” Her former Fever teammate and now Valkyries star Kate Martin replied with love. New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu also sent an encouraging message and wrote, “You got this”, wishing her speedy recovery.