Jul 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22) and Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) react in the second half at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Sparks’ Cameron Brink Reveals What She Missed Most Amid 13-Month Injury Recovery

Originally posted on Los Angeles Sparks on SI
By Ben Geffner | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 6:00 PM ET

Cameron Brink made her 2025 season debut on Tuesday night — her first WNBA game played in 13 months after suffering an ACL tear in June of 2024.

Los Angeles' star forward finished with five points and three rebounds — two of which came on the offensive glass — as well as one block, one steal and one assist in just 13 minutes off the bench in the Sparks' 89-74 home loss to the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena.

Cameron Brink’s first WNBA basket in 13 months comes on her first shot attempt of the game — less than a minute after checking into Tuesday’s contest. pic.twitter.com/zhhzIQVxZq
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Prior to the game, Brink spoke on what she missed most about basketball while sidelined during her injury.

“Everything … I learned all the little nuances of the game that I usually wouldn’t," she said.

Brink credited her support system — immediate family and friends — for helping her throughout the recovery process, up until Tuesday's return to game action.

Cameron Brink on what she missed about basketball while recovering from injury:

“Everything … I learned all the little nuances of the game that I usually wouldn’t.” pic.twitter.com/uluzuAp9tr
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"It's great," L.A. head coach Lynne Roberts said of Brink's return at Monday's practice. "Not to put too much pressure on Cam's impact right now ... [but] just be in the moment and not worry too much about missing a layup ... play with gratitude.

How Did Cameron Brink Do in Sparks Season Debut?https://t.co/oImyMSAeWU
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"July 29th, [we] have all 11 players healthy," she added. "Sometimes the hardest times in life are the biggest lessons ... [Brink] will be a better player because of this."

Tuesday night marked the first game of the season in which Los Angeles boasted a full, active roster of healthy players — without any missing due to injury.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Sparks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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