Lakers News: Caitlin Clark Shines with 31 Points as LeBron James Defends Her Against Critics

LeBron James has shown his support for rookie Caitlin Clark after her standout performance for the Indiana Fever.

In a recent game against the Chicago Sky, Clark scored a career-high 31 points and added 12 assists, leading her team to a decisive 100-81 victory.

Clark's shooting was impressive, hitting 8 of 14 attempts, including 5 of 9 from beyond the arc.

This game marked her 11th double-double of the season, and she has now recorded five games this year with at least 20 points and 10 assists—setting a new WNBA record for a single season.

Despite being away from the court, Clark received a warm reception from fans as she exited the game late in the fourth quarter. James took to social media to address her critics, showing his support in a straightforward manner.

“CAITLIN CLARK!!!!! HI HATERS,” James wrote in a post on X.

As the Rookie of the Year conversation heats up, Clark remains a strong contender for the award, solidifying her impact in her first season.

Earlier this week, Clark set the rookie record for most 3-pointers in WNBA history.

After the game, she expressed pride in her team's performance, emphasizing their ability to maintain control throughout the match.

“This was a big one for us,” Clark told reporters . “It almost counts as two when you’re in a playoff race with a loss and a win. So it was a big one. But also, we wanted to win the season series with them.

"That was kind of a focus point. And the last time we were here, we were 15 in the fourth quarter and kind of fumbled it away. So that was another opportunity for us to come in here and show what we’re about.”

With her continued success, Caitlin Clark is making a name for herself in the WNBA, and the spotlight is firmly on her as the season progresses.