Clark Responds to LeBron's Photo & Blessing: "He's One of My Idols—The GOAT Player in History"

Caitlin Clark Starstruck by LeBron's Heartfelt Shoutout: "He's the GOAT—This Means Everything"

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The Unlikely Fan Moment

WNBA Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark—who admits she "rarely gets starstruck"—found herself in disbelief when LeBron James, one of her basketball idols, publicly celebrated her season opener.

After leading the Fever to a 93-58 rout of the Chicago Sky on May 18, the reigning Rookie of the Year (19.2 PPG, 8.4 APG, 5.7 RPG last season) discovered LeBron had posted a three-photo Instagram tribute with the caption:
"Good luck this season! Just continue to be YOU!!! @caitlinclark22"

Clark's Reaction

• Initial Shock: "My phone blew up postgame. I thought it was fake—like, ‘Wait, THE LeBron James tagged ME?’"

• GOAT Praise: "I don’t geek out over celebs… but he’s one of my idols. To me, he’s the greatest ever."

• Deeper Meaning: "He genuinely follows the WNBA, respects our game. That validation? Priceless."

Why This Matters

1. Cross-Generation Respect: 39-year-old NBA icon uplifts 22-year-old WNBA rising star

2. WNBA Spotlight: LeBron’s 160M IG followers exposed to Clark’s dominance

3. Full-Circle Moment: Clark grew up with LeBron posters; now he’s her hype man

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