WNBA star Cameron Brink shares emotional message after tearing ACL

WNBA star Cameron Brink shares emotional message after tearing her ACL on Tuesday.

The devastating injury likely ended the 22-year-old’s rookie year and derailed her Olympic plans this year.

The Los Angeles Sparks forward had just been selected for the U.S. women’s 3×3 team for the upcoming Paris Olympics and will now not be able to compete.

“You never think it will happen to you. And despite all the hard work, sometimes it does. It’s hard to understand, but I know it will only make me stronger,” Brink said in an Instagram post.

“I will not derail and I will continue to love this life,” Brink said. “I am not defined by basketball, but it is something I love deeply and I will work every day to get back to it. It’s not a goodbye to basketball, it’s just a see you later. I am always so grateful for your thoughts and prayers.

Brink’s injury occurred during his team’s game against the Connecticut Sun earlier this week.

Among those who showed their support on her Instagram post was fellow actress Angel Reese.

“I love you Barbie doll!” » Reese wrote.

New York Liberty power forward Breanna Stewart also commented, “A small thing for a giant. »

WNBA star A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces sent prayer hands and heart emojis, and tennis icon Coco Gauff sent some words of encouragement.

“Bouncing is going to get crazy!” Small setback for a big comeback! » commented Gauff.

Coming out of Stanford, Brink was the second pick in the first round of the 2024 WNBA draft.

Early in her professional career, she averaged 7.5 points per game and 1.7 assists, according to ESPN.

Scripps Sports – for a second season – broadcasts WNBA games every Friday night on ION.

Tune in this Friday, June 21 to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Atlanta Dream at 7:30 p.m. ET. You can also see the Connecticut Sun and the two-time defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces later tonight at 10 p.m. ET.

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