As the 2024–25 NBA season begins to wind down, attention is quickly shifting toward the thrilling return of the WNBA — and it’s already delivering the intensity and excitement basketball fans live for. While NBA giants like the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Lakers have either fallen short or wrapped up their postseason dreams, the women’s game is heating up in full force. At the center of it all? None other than Caitlin Clark — the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year — whose sophomore campaign with the Indiana Fever has the entire basketball world watching.
The Fever’s season opener brought not only a matchup full of hype — pitting Clark against fellow rookie sensation Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky — but also the attention of NBA royalty. LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and global icon, had a heartfelt message for Clark ahead of her much-anticipated showdown.
Taking to Instagram, LeBron posted a short but powerful message along with a series of images of Clark in action. “Good luck and DO YOU per usual this season!!! @caitlinclark22 🙏🏾💪🏾🫡👑,” the four-time NBA champion wrote. The post quickly gained traction, with fans applauding LeBron for using his platform to show support for one of the fastest-rising stars in professional sports.
This isn’t the first time LeBron has voiced his admiration for Clark. Throughout her college career at Iowa, where she shattered records and redefined the landscape of women’s college basketball, James was vocal in his support. He regularly praised her high basketball IQ, deep shooting range, and leadership — qualities that have continued to shine through as she transitions into her WNBA career.
Clark’s debut season in the WNBA in 2023 was nothing short of historic. She not only lived up to the massive expectations placed upon her, but exceeded them — earning Rookie of the Year honors and helping reenergize fan interest in the league. With her elite shooting and court vision, she’s quickly becoming the face of a new generation of women’s basketball.
Facing off against Angel Reese in the Fever’s opening game of the 2025 season, Clark once again found herself in the spotlight. Their matchup drew attention not only for their budding on-court rivalry but also for their shared journey from college stardom to WNBA prominence. While the Fever dominated the Sky with a resounding 93-58 win, it was clear that Clark remains the league’s main attraction — and now, with LeBron’s public support, her star power has reached even greater heights.
LeBron’s message may have been brief, but its impact was loud and clear: he believes in Clark, not just as a player, but as a force capable of shifting the narrative of women’s basketball. It’s a powerful gesture, one that speaks volumes about the mutual respect shared among elite athletes — regardless of gender or league.
With LeBron’s endorsement and an impressive season opener already in the books, Caitlin Clark is primed to take her game — and the league — to even greater levels in 2025. And if the King is watching, the world surely is, too.