The Los Angeles Sparks had high hopes for No. 2 overall pick Cameron Brink during her rookie year.
All was going to plan through the first month of the season. While the team was just 4-11 through 15 games, the 6-4, 170-pound forward was establishing herself as a franchise cornerstone.
That all came to a halt Tuesday, when Brink sustained a knee injury against the Connecticut Sun that likely will sideline for the remainder of the WNBA season — and for the 2024 Olympics.
Here’s what to know about Brink’s injury as the Sparks prepare to move forward without her for the rest of the 2024 season.
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What is Cameron Brink’s injury?
Brink suffered a torn ACL in the Sparks’ Tuesday loss to the Sun, the team announced Wednesday.
The injury occurred when Brink lost her footing while attempting a left-handed layup. She went crashing to the ground, landing awkwardly and standing up in obvious pain, and she needed assistance to exit the court.
Cameron Brink was carried to the locker room after this play. pic.twitter.com/5TptEkw65a
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 18, 2024
While Brink was later spotted walking out of the arena under her own power, giving WNBA fans some hope Brink could potentially return…
