Internet Explodes Over LeBron James – Caitlin Clark Hug: “Goat to Goat”

Fever star Caitlin Clark has been making waves in and around the basketball community after her recent meetup with NBA great, LeBron James.

Internet Explodes Over LeBron James – Caitlin Clark Hug: “Goat to Goat”

LeBron James and Caitlin Clark (Image by FirstSportz)

The Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has made herself quite a name since her debut WNBA season. The Fever star has been one of the most supported players in the WNBA. On Saturday, Clark started her 2nd WNBA season against the Chicago Sky in a much-anticipated clash against her rival, Angel Reese. But before that, LeBron James, the star of the Los Angeles Lakers, might have given her a symbolic handing of the torch.

James has not held back from expressing his respect for Clark and her early influence on the NBA, as have other elite athletes from many sports. The hype and expectations surrounding Clark are still soaring as she begins her second season in the WNBA. James posted his thoughts on Instagram as a public gesture of support.

Good luck and DO YOU per usual this season!!! @caitlinclark22 🙏🏾💪🏾🫡👑

LeBron James wrote on Instagram

Via the images in the post, James and Clark also shared a wholesome hug, leaving the NBA and WNBA community in a frenzy. Clark responded to James’ post by appreciating the support shown for her and also called him ‘the GOAT’ in the process. In addition, Clark also made her intentions clear regarding the GOAT debate last month.

She clearly stated that James is the GOAT in the NBA, at least for her, despite the likes of the great Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant being involved in these conversations. On the other hand, Clark’s ascent has been exceedingly spectacular. She has broken records at a never-before-seen rate and been compared to NBA greats, most famously as the “female Stephen Curry.”

She also faced Curry in a three-point competition, holding her own, so it’s more than just a nickname. Fans are only beginning to follow her story, and she is a game-changer. Now, only time will tell how great of a player she turns out to be in the WNBA.

Fans are in awe after coming across LeBron James and Caitlin Clark’s wholesome meetup

NBA legend LeBron James is possibly one of the biggest and most influential personalities in the league right now. Receiving the touch of support from James would mean a great deal for any upcoming player. Luckily for Caitlin Clark, James has her back. Something that the basketball community was in awe of, especially after coming across James’ recent Instagram post.

Many fans took to various social media apps to share their views on Clark and James’s meetup ahead of her WNBA opener against the Sky. Some fans termed their meetup as 2 GOATs meeting each other. One fan wrote on X, goat to goat. Check out some of the reactions below:

Additionally, Clark did not disappoint James in her season opener. Clark recorded a third professional triple-double (20 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds) in the Fever’s resounding victory over the Chicago Sky in the season opener. Clark now accounts for an incredible 20 percent of all triple-doubles in WNBA history in just her 41st career game, according to StatMuse.

LeBron James shared his views on Caitlin Clark’s stunning triple-double

Caitlin Clark has started her sophomore season just like where she left off her debut WNBA season: with a banger of a performance. She recorded a whopping triple-double in the season opener against the Chicago Sky and Angel Reese. With such performances, it’s quite evident that the plaudits will follow,w and they did.

None other than the NBA great, LeBron James, himself took to his X to rave about Clark’s performance against the Sky.

TRIPLE DUB CC!! Great way to kick off the season!

LeBron James wrote on X

LeBron James is no stranger to triple-doubles; in fact, his 122 regular-season triple-doubles rank seventh in league history. Such praise coming from him would boost Clark’s confidence going forward into the season.

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