LA Sparks star Cameron Brink recently took to Instagram to share her thoughts and prayers for the city, which has been devastated by a series of wildfires. Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, various areas in Los Angeles caught fire starting on Tuesday, destroying homes, displacing families, and killing at least 10 people.
Over a total of 35,000 acres of land spread across the Pacific Palisades, north of downtown LA, Sylmar, Acton, Woodland Hills, and Hollywood Hills were engulfed by near-simultaneous wildfires. Nearly 180,000 people were ordered to be evacuated due to the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Lidia fires.
Brink posted a picture showing the severity of the fire and captioned it with a heartfelt message for those affected.
“So many thoughts and prayers for our city,” Brink said in her IG story.
The Sparks forward used her social media platform to spread awareness of various help resources available to those in the affected areas who badly need it.
Cameron Brink talks about being in Unrivaled amid ACL recovery
Cameron Brink signed up for Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier’s Unrivaled 3×3 league, which is scheduled to debut on Jan. 17. She was signed to the Lunar Owls Basketball Club, however, ahead of the league’s opening day, the Sparks forward has been listed as out from participating in the tournament due to her torn left ACL.
In their first three days of practice at Unrivaled, Brink has not been allowed to participate in on-court activities despite her saying that “she feels great.”
“I’m not able to do a ton,” Brink said. “I’m just really appreciative that I’m able to be here and that my teammates are super accepting of me and cheering me on from the sidelines. I haven’t been able to do a ton, but (am doing) more and more every day.”
Cameron Brink tore her left ACL during the Sparks’ game against the Connecticut Sun in June last year, ending her rookie season way early and also preventing her from participating with Team USA women’s 3×3 contingent in the 2024 Paris Olympics. She only played 15 games, averaging 7.5 points while shooting 39.8% from the field and 32.3% from the three-point zone. She also recorded 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.3 blocks.
Brink underwent surgery the following month and has since been on her way to recovery. Five months after her surgery, she signed a two-year deal with Unrivaled.
“It means a lot to be here and that the Unrivaled team and people want me here to see what’s going on for next year,” Brink said. “It’s a great opportunity. [Unrivaled] invited me, so I said why not take advantage of being around the best players [and] have great teammates. I hope to get stronger and advance in my recovery process.”
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