The 2024 WNBA Draft class is one of the most talented in recent memory; everyone knows all about Caitlin Clark, the dynamic guard hailed as the transcendent, revolutionary individual who will change women’s basketball forever.
But Clark isn’t the only immense talent to come out of this year’s draft. Angel Reese has been making waves recently as well, while Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink has also displayed her tantalizing potential, especially on the defensive end of the floor.
Brink, however, like most rookies, has endured her fair share of struggles. In particular, Brink has not had a great past three outings. Over her past three games, she has scored a total of 16 points on 6-17 shooting from the field, a steep drop-off from the 21-point night she had in the Sparks’ one-point loss against the Dallas Wings on May 26.
In fact, Cameron Brink admitted to losing confidence during the Sparks’ 87-68 loss to the Phoenix Mercury back on Sunday. Nonetheless, veteran guard Diana Taurasi, who has accomplished everything there is to accomplish in her career, implored Brink to keep her head up and be kinder to herself as the 22-year old forward has a long career waiting for her.
“Diana Taurasi came to me at the free throw line and she was like, ‘You know you are going to be dealing with this crap for 20 more years.’ And I was like, ‘Oh my god, not with the way I’m playing now.’ And she was like, ‘No, just give yourself grace,’” Brink recounted in an interview with Isabel Gonzalez of CBS Sports.
Caught up with Los Angeles Sparks rookie Cameron Brink. She said Mercury veteran Diana Taurasi recently gave her some advice.
Indeed, Cameron Brink is only 22 years old, and she’ll have plenty of time to refine her offensive game. Diana Taurasi is headed for the Hall of Fame once she decides to hang up her sneakers, but she also had to endure some rough patches during her rookie campaign. It’s understandable why Brink holds herself to a higher standard, but if she continues to work on her game, then the sky is the limit for the Sparks forward.
