Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark recently sat down with ESPN reporter Marika Andrews for an exclusive interview, where she discussed her growing friendship with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Clark revealed that James reached out to her after she was forced to end her 2025 season early due to injury, asking if she needed introductions to medical resources or any other form of support.
Clark had previously attended a Lakers-Pacers game and referred to James as her “GOAT” in a postgame conversation. In the interview, she shared that the two mainly communicate through text messages, with one recurring topic being golf—a sport James has recently taken up. Clark joked that neither of them is particularly skilled, saying they’d “probably be chasing the ball for a while.”
Clark believes James can relate to the intense media scrutiny and public expectations she faces. “He knows the microscope and spotlight I’m under,” she said. “He wants to support me, help me elevate my game, and help me grow.” The article notes that James may be the NBA player best positioned to understand the level of attention Clark receives, given that he has largely lived up to immense expectations throughout his career, aside from a 4-6 record in NBA Finals appearances.
Clark’s Indiana Fever are set to begin their 2026 regular season on Saturday, facing the Dallas Wings, led by Paige Bueckers. With a supporting cast built over the past few seasons—including Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell—the Fever are considered one of the top contenders for the WNBA championship this year.