When Cameron Brink returned from the ACL injury, many doubted the time she would take to get back to her full potential. The defensive stalwart had difficulty jumping for blocks and even taking hits in games. But the player showed strong character and helped her team get results.
In the Unrivalled, she shocked everyone with a powerful dunk. Though her mother credited Lisa Leslie for her impact on the youngster’s game, Rae Burrell’s recent statement sheds light on her hard practice.
Rae Burrell Lauds Cameron Brink
Speaking to the media, the Los Angeles Sparks star mentioned that the 2024 rookie is always ready for a challenge and works hard on her skills, looking to simulate actual game-like conditions.
“Cameron & both (herself), we’re on the floor a lot. So, um, yeah, you know, we’re just trying to go our hardest and we take falls, but, you know, we help each other up every single time. We always make sure we’re all, we’re okay. It kind of just happens with the way that we play and at the end of the day, we’re, that’s still my girl,” Burrell said.
Rae Burrell on Cameron Brink
— Moreau Sports Media Prod Co. (@MoreauSportsCo) February 22, 2026
"Cameron & both (herself), we’re on the floor a lot. So, um, yeah, you know, we’re just trying to go our hardest and we take falls, but, you know, we help each other up every single time. We always make sure we’re all, we’re okay. It kind of just… pic.twitter.com/jwbUXSxg6L
The forward suffered a nose injury, a leg injury in her career, and she came back every time stronger than ever. Her ‘hard practice’ helped her overcome the physical demands of the game. A recent play where Cameron Brink makes a basket despite getting hit in the face is a small example of the same.
Scroll to continue reading
Trending WNBA News
While Rae Burrell spoke about support from the forward, the former Stanford star is seeking support from the fans. And it’s for all the WNBA players.
Camron Brink Urges Fans To Support WNBPA
Amid the CBA standoff, fans are divided, blaming both the WNBA and WNBPA for the delay. While the player understands the frustration, in her recent interview with ESPN, she cleared the players’ stance to the public.
Brink said, “There’s so much, and it’s such a layered issue, but I would really just say to the fans and to the people that support us, please continue that support and let us know that we’re valid in what we’re asking for.”
While the ongoing CBA talks have a new proposal from the WNBA on the table, it’s now up to the WNBPA to decide how to proceed.