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Cameron Brink called out a commenter who said she is putting more work into “red carpets and schmoozing” than rehabbing her ACL injury
Brink promised she’s “working INCREDIBLY hard every day” to get to play again with the LA Sparks
The WNBA star said basketball is her “passion” and “everything” to her
WNBA star Cameron Brink addressed a negative comment about her work ethic.
Brink, 23, took to her Instagram Stories on Monday, June 9 to address a comment accusing her of caring more about appearing at social events than returning to the court.
The commenter said Brink, whose rookie season with the LA Sparks was cut short when she tore her ACL in June 2024, “should’ve been back on the court now,” and speculated, “Something tells me that if she put as much work into rehab as she puts into walking down red carpets and schmoozing, she’d be back by now.”
Brink posted a screenshot of the comment to her Stories and said that while she “usually” doesnt like to “give energy to this type of stuff,” she had the “time” to address it on Monday.
“I’m working INCREDIBLY hard every day,” Brink wrote. “I would give anything to be out on the court right now. Basketball is my passion and everything to me…to say this you aren’t a real fan.”
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Cameron Brink 22 of the Los Angeles Sparks on May 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
She added, “Thank you to those who understand ACLs can take a year & giving me grace. I cannot wait until I get to play again.”
The Sparks played the WNBA’s newest team, the Golden State Valkyries, hours after Brink’s post. The Stanford alumna joined her team on the bench as they took Kate Martin and the Valkyries to overtime, but the Sparks fell short in the final minutes of the game. On Wednesday, June 11, they’ll travel to Vegas to take on Sparks star Kelsey Plum’s former team, the Las Vegas Aces.
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After suffering the ACL injury in June 2024, Brink penned an emotional message on Instagram for fans. “You never think it will happen to you,” the No. 2 pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft wrote. “And despite all the hard work sometimes it does. This is hard to fathom but I know it will only make me stronger.”
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Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 28, 2024
She continued, “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”
Other WNBA stars like Angel Reese, Sabrina Ionescu, A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart reacted in the comments. “Love you barbie doll!” Reese, 22, wrote.
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