Seemingly guaranteed a bright future after selecting two potentially-transcendent talents in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the Los Angeles Sparks, in short time, boast the look of a team capable of someday forcing the league’s elites to begin peering over their shoulders. Blending creativity and IQ into her opportunity to showcase yet another one of her skills, Cameron Brink offered the Minnesota Lynx’s top-ranked defense a literal example. Following in her team’s fearless opening-quarter footsteps, Brink challenges the defensively-gifted Alanna Smith with a swift, physical drive down the right lane before spinning into a potential shot attempt. One step ahead in her processing, the rookie big gently floats a dime beyond Cecilia Zandalasini’s frame, assisting on a brilliantly-executed rookie-to-rookie connection. The Sparks’ dominant 11-point first quarter lead ultimately ended in defeat on June 14, 2024, though efforts against the league’s at-the-time No. 1 seed proved spirited. Versatile in her own right during an off-shooting night, Brink contributed four rebounds, one assist, and two steals, furthering a Year One that offered highlights of every type. · Jun 14, 2024