Cameron Brink didn’t wait long to make an impact. Thirteen months after tearing her ACL, the Los Angeles Sparks forward stepped onto the court and nailed a three-pointer with her very first shot attempt Tuesday night. The crowd at Crypto.com Arena erupted as Brink jogged back on defense, grinning ear to ear.

After 406 days, Cameron Brink made her much awaited return for the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday. In her first action since tearing her ACL on June 18, 2024 against the Connecticut Sun, Brink finished the night with five points and three rebounds with one block, assist and steal in 13 minutes in an 89-74 loss to the Las Vegas Aces .

LA Sparks star Cameron Brink made her return to the court on Tuesday night after a 13-month absence. Jul 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks forward Cameron Brink arrives before the game against the Seattle Storm at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images