"You're not a real fan": Cameron Brink pulls no punches as she responds to 'perturbed' Sparks supporter's harsh comment about her time off the court

Cameron Brink has hit back at a LA Sparks fan who accused her of delaying her return to the court from injuries. The 6-foot-4 forward has not featured for the Sparks since suffering ACL and meniscus injuries last year.

Despite being away from the court, Brink has been seen supporting the team on the sidelines while working her way back to full fitness. However, it appears fans are far from impressed.

In the wake of another defeat for the LA outfit, a fan took aim at Cameron Brink on Instagram. They accused the No. 2 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft of making public appearances without braces and crutches, but not suiting up while the team is going through another tumultuous season.

"She should've been back on the court now,” the fan wrote. “Something tells me that if she put as much work into rehab as she puts into walking down red carpets and schmoozing, she'd be back by now.”

“As a Los Angeles Sparks fan, I am very perturbed by this. It's been nearly a year since her surgery, but within two weeks after that, she was already making public appearances with no brace, crutches, or anything," he added.

Brink swiftly responded to the critic.

"Usually I don't give energy to this type of stuff but I have time today,” she said. “I'm working INCREDIBLY hard every day. I would give anything to be out on the court right now. Basketball is my passion and everything to me... to say this you aren't a real fan.

“ Thank you to those who understand ACLs can take a year & giving me grace. I cannot wait until I get to play again 💜💛, " she added.

Cameron Brink // IG

This Sunday will mark a year since Brink suffered the gruesome injury. She ended up spending more than 300 days off the court and missed playing for Team USA in the Paris Olympics with the 3x3 team. Brink underwent surgery to repair her ACL and meniscus and spent hours working hard in the gym on her recovery.

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When will Cameron Brink return from injury?

Cameron Brink is making good progress in her recovery, and the LA Sparks are hopeful she could be available before or after the WNBA All-Star break.

Brink made her first steps in her recovery in the preseason with Unrivaled before doing conditioning workouts. It took her time to get up to speed, and she was recently spotted doing ball-handling drills. However, all activity remains non-contact.

The medical team is wary of rushing her back and will take a cautious approach to avoid aggravating the injury. The hope is that she will be able to play in the coming months. The Sparks' form has nose-dived without their star forward, as they have won just three of their last 10 games in the new season.