Caitlin Clark, a standout for the Indiana Fever, had been missed by fans as she recovered from an injury that sidelined her for two weeks. In her return, she delivered a memorable performance, scoring 32 points and tying her career high with seven 3-pointers to lead the Fever to a 102-88 victory over the New York Liberty.

LeBron James, an avid supporter of Clark since her WNBA debut, expressed his excitement on social media stating, “The CC EFFECT!! WELCOME BACK! You were missed!” @KingJames.

This isn’t the first time the NBA star has expressed admiration for Clark; he previously encouraged her on Instagram at the season’s start, emphasizing the impact she could have on the league. Clark has reciprocated this appreciation, naming James one of her idols and referring to him as “the GOAT.”

Despite the quad strain that caused her to sit out three weeks this year, Clark remains a frontrunner for the MVP award, showcasing her talent by also registering eight rebounds and nine assists during her comeback game.

The Fever’s recent victory improved their record to 5-5, while the Liberty slipped to 9-1. Clark and her team look forward to their next matchup against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday.