Cameron Brink Celebrates Mother Amid Injury Recovery

LOS ANGELES, California — Cameron Brink, a forward for the Los Angeles Sparks, is currently sidelined due to an ACL injury but took a moment to honor her mother, Michelle Bain-Brink, ahead of Mother’s Day. Brink shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram featuring a video montage from The Click Clack podcast, celebrating the support her mother has provided throughout her career.

The video highlights key moments in Cameron’s athletic journey, from her time at Stanford to her stint with Team USA. The caption read, “Behind every great athlete is a mom. Their love, commitment, sacrifice, and heart to raise their kids to achieve greatness deserves more than a day.” Cameron added her own words, calling her mother the “best mom ever.”n

Michelle, a former college basketball player at Virginia Tech and an executive at Nike, emphasized the importance of autonomy in her daughter’s journey. She encouraged Cameron to explore basketball but never forced it upon her. The mother of two recalled how her daughter’s godmother, Sonya Curry, often pushed Cameron to try the sport, saying, “They have to want to do it,” Michelle stated.

As Cameron began to pursue basketball, her mother’s support became unwavering. From delivering essentials during the pandemic to boosting her daughter’s confidence, Michelle played a significant role in Cameron’s life. “With you for every step baby girl,” Michelle would remind her during recovery.

The Sparks had a challenging season in 2024, finishing last in the league. However, optimism surrounds the team for 2025 with a new head coach and the addition of player Kelsey Plum. Brink noted, “We have a really good new offense coming. We’re all just really high-motor players… so I think we will surprise people.”n

Though oddsmakers consider the Sparks long shots to win the WNBA title at +6000, Brink expressed confidence in her team’s potential. “We don’t have a lot of pressure and that’s what’s so beautiful about it. We can just go out and play hard,” she added.

Prior to her injury, Brink averaged 2.3 blocks per game in her first 15 games, making her a standout defender. As she continues her rehabilitation, she looks forward to returning to the court, keeping her mother’s support close to heart.