Caitlin Clark's career-high performance in Fever's key win over Sky draws rave reviews from LeBron James

Clark poured in 31 points and added 12 assists for good measure

By Jack Maloney Aug 31, 2024 at 12:41 am ET• 3 min read

CHICAGO --Late in the fourth quarter on Friday, her night's work complete, Caitlin Clark walked off the floor and asked the crowd to make some noise. Thousand roared in approval. No matter that it wasn't a home game for the Indiana Fever; the Clark Showtravels. And its latest stop was one of its most impressive yet, a 100-81 win over the Chicago Sky and a career-high for the main attraction.

Clark, who finished 31 points, four rebounds and 12 assists, put together her stunning performance in front of legends such as Shaquille O'Neal, in town to support Angel Reese, and Sue Bird, who was there in conjunction with the Barbie campaign. 

Thousands of miles away, another all-time great was also watching. 

"CAITLIN CLARK!!!!! HI HATERS," LeBron James wrote on social media. In a reply to another post he called her "SO COLD," before re-posting her highlights. 

In addition to the best scoring night of her young career, Clark also posted the fifth 30-point, 10-assist game in league history, and her fifth outing of at least 20 points and 10 assists, the most such performances in a single season all-time. Fever coach Christie Sides was most impressed with her poise. Clark turned it over just three times.