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    LeBron James claps back at Caitlin Clark haters after Fever star’s big night

    By Ethan Sears,

    2 hours ago

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    LeBron James certainly isn’t among those doubting Caitlin Clark.

    James was watching on Friday night as Clark’s Indiana Fever dismantled the Chicago Sky 100-81 behind a 31-point, 12-assist performance from the likely rookie of the year.

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

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

    Caitlin Clark collects career-high 31 points, trolls fans in Angel Reese showdown

    She also holds the league’s single-game assist record, the most assists by a rookie and the first rookie triple-double in league history.

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    Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts as she walks off the floor during the second half of a basketball game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

    CAITLIN CLARK!!!!! HI HATERS

    — LeBron James (@KingJames) August 31, 2024

    With the win on Friday, the Fever moved to 16-16 and sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

    Chicago Sky hosting Barbie night for Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rematch

    “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.”

    While there appeared to be a race between Clark and Angel Reese for the league’s rookie of the year award at one point, Clark is making a push to pull away.

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    And while there was some controversy around Clark being left off the Olympic team, even Dawn Staley — a member of the selection committee — admitted during the Games that Clark was likely deserving.

    Slowly but surely, those who thought Clark would slow down when faced with professional competition are being proven wrong.

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    Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) fouls Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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    LeBron James #6 of the USA Mens National Team looks on during the game on August 7, 2024 at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. NBAE via Getty Images

    James, of course, was never in that category.

    But a shoutout from the greatest men’s player currently in the game won’t hurt Clark’s standing with anyone.

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