Cameron Brink Joins Elite Shot-Blocking Company

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Cameron Brink Joins Elite Shot-Blocking Company

Brink reached 70 career blocks in just 39 games, making the Sparks forward the 11th-fastest player in WNBA history to hit the mark. The list shows how rare her defensive start has been: Margo Dydek did it in 20 games, Brittney Griner in 24, and Elena Baranova and Lauren Jackson in 31. Brink continues climbing fast for Los Angeles now.

By Raahib Singh

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