Cameron Brink, the star player of the Los Angeles Sparks women’s basketball team, recently suffered a devastating injury during a game against Connecticut Sun. The news shook the entire sports world, as Brink was seen as a key player in leading her team to victory. Fans were left on edge, wondering how she was coping with the setback.
However, Brink has finally broken her silence and sent a message to her supporters. In a heartfelt statement released on her Instagram page, she expressed her gratitude for all the love and support she has received since the injury. Brink thanked her fans, teammates, and coaches for standing by her during this difficult time and that she was going to be back!
She wrote;
“You never think it will happen to you. And despite all the hard work sometimes it does. This is hard to fathom but I know it will only make me stronger.
I will not be derailed and I will continue to love this life- I’m not defined by basketball, but it is something that I love deeply and I will work everyday to get back to it.
It’s not goodbye basketball it’s just a see you later. I’m always so thankful for your thoughts and prayers. 💜💛 #delayednotdenied.”
Brink was averaging 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game before she suffered a non-contact injury on a cut to the rim against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. Alongside fellow rookie Rickea Jackson, Brink represents the Sparks’ future amid the legacy franchise’s hopes of returning to championship contention in the coming seasons.
Brink’s post received support from tennis star Coco Gauff, as well as WNBA stars like Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, and A’ja Wilson — all of whom are surely eager to see Brink make her return to the hardwood. But for now, she will be taking the first steps toward recovery from this ligament injury, which will challenge her in ways she has not been challenged before.
As Brink continues on her road to recovery, fans are eagerly anticipating her return to the court. With her positive mindset and unwavering determination, there is no doubt that she will come back stronger than ever. The sports world is rooting for Cameron Brink, knowing that she will conquer this setback and rise to new heights.
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