Cameron Brink, the LA Sparks’ former No. 2 overall pick, took a brutal hit to the ribs Thursday night against the New York Liberty, forcing her out of the game midway through the fourth quarter. It was a tough night all around for the Sparks, who ended up falling to the Liberty 85-81, but Brink’s injury is the real gut punch everyone is talking about.
A Scary Collision and Immediate Concerns
The injury happened during a wild fourth quarter, right in the middle of a massive 21-0 run by LA. Brink collided with the Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, and while the play was called an offensive foul, the impact left Brink doubled over on the court. It was a rough sight. Sparks personnel had to help her off the floor, with Brink struggling to move and a towel covering her head as she headed to the locker room. She obviously didn’t return to the game. After the final buzzer, head coach Lynne Roberts kept it real, saying Brink was still being evaluated. All she knew was that it was a “brutal hit to the ribs” and the doctors were checking her out. No further updates just yet, which just amps up the anxiety for everyone.
Another Setback For a Promising Career
This latest injury is just another chapter in what has been a truly snake-bitten career for Brink. She’s dealt with injuries seemingly her whole career, and this season has been no different. We’ve seen her miss a month already due to an ankle injury. Plus, she’s had to rock a mask on the court after breaking her nose. For a player drafted No. 2 overall, it’s been a frustrating road to fully establishing herself, largely because these injuries just keep piling up. The Sparks are clearly focused on building for the future, and Brink was supposed to be a cornerstone. There was a ton of hope that the second half of this season would be her chance to truly blossom and show everyone what she can do.
On a human level, it’s just tough to watch a talent like Brink keep getting sidelined by these kinds of hits. We’re all hoping this is just a minor setback, something that won’t cost her much, if any, more game time. Everyone’s waiting on an update to see what exactly happened and how long she might be out.
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Originally reported by Silver Screen and Roll.
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