Caitlin Clark breaks another WNBA record, and LeBron James applauds

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Caitlin Clark breaks another WNBA record, and LeBron James applauds

Caitlin Clark breaks another WNBA record, and LeBron James applauds

Caitlin Clark became the fastest WNBA player to reach 1,000+ points, 250+ rebounds, and 250+ assists, setting the mark in 54 games.

Caitlin Clark breaks another WNBA record, and LeBron James applauds

Caitlin Clark became the fastest WNBA player to reach 1,000+ points, 250+ rebounds, and 250+ assists, setting the mark in 54 games.

Caitlin Clark just made history again—and this time, LeBron James is among those taking notice.

The Indiana Fever star didn't let a season-opening loss to the Dallas Wings on Saturday, May 9, dampen her moment. Despite falling 107-104, Clark walked away with a new WNBA record that has fans and players alike buzzing.

Clark became the fastest player in league history to reach the 1,000+ points, 250+ rebounds, and 250+ assists milestone—achieving the feat in just 54 career games. That's eight games faster than the previous record held by legend Diana Taurasi, who did it in 62 games. It's the kind of company that cements Clark's status as a generational talent.

The 24-year-old guard put up an impressive stat line in the loss: 20 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds. But the numbers only tell part of the story. This game marked Clark's first WNBA appearance since July 15, 2025, after a string of injuries limited her to just 13 games last season. Coming back from that kind of setback and immediately setting records? That's the stuff of highlight reels.

Before the game, Clark shared an emotional reflection on her return to the court. "It makes me a little emotional that I get to put on my jersey tonight and I get to go play," she said. "More than anything, my goal is just to have fun, enjoy the crowd, enjoy the excitement around this moment, and remind myself I'm prepared as well."

That preparation is clearly paying off—and with LeBron James applauding her latest achievement, it's safe to say all eyes are on Clark as the season unfolds. For fans looking to rep their favorite player, there's never been a better time to gear up in Fever colors.

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