Cameron Brink Joins Unrivaled — and Seeks Advice From Steph Curry: ‘he Thinks It’s a Great Idea
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- UPDATED December 18, 2024
by Tasha Mayberry
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The Stanford University alum, who shined as a rookie for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA, is the latest athlete to join Unrivaled as the new 3-on-3 basketball league gears up for its debut this January in Miami.
In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE announcing her decision to join the league, cofounded by WNBA superstars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, Brink shared that she sought advice from a notable basketball figure in her life before committing: her godbrother, Stephen Curry.
“When the league was just getting started, we talked about it — and yeah, Steph is fully supportive,” Brink, 22, tells PEOPLE exclusively about her chat with the Golden State Warriors star. “He thinks it’s a great idea, and he knows how much I love three-on-three basketball.”
Brink is one of the final players to join the groundbreaking professional women’s basketball league, which will feature six club teams competing in a fast-paced, condensed full-court style of play. She’s stepping into the wildcard spot on the Lunar Owls Basketball Club, joining league cofounder Napheesa Collier.
“It’s a great way to train differently and develop your skills outside of five-on-five basketball,” Brink says of the league’s unique format. “It’s going to be completely different, and I think it’ll really help players improve their game in all aspects. Steph thinks it’s a really cool concept too.”
Curry and Brink share a special family connection that dates back to before their births when their parents became close friends at Virginia Tech. The Brinks are godparents to the Curry siblings, and the Currys, in turn, are godparents to Cameron.
This bond makes Cameron the godsister of Stephen, Seth, and Sydel Curry. “They’re both huge role models for me, so their support means everything,” Brink shared with PEOPLE in March, speaking of Stephen and Seth.
Though Brink sought Curry’s advice about Unrivaled, she tells PEOPLE she “had no hesitations” about joining the league. “It was honestly a really easy yes. I’m just honored they offered me a spot and an opportunity. I’m really excited and super grateful.”
While Brink is now officially part of Unrivaled, she won’t be hitting the court during the league’s inaugural season. The 22-year-old is focused on recovering from an ACL tear in her left knee — and the surgery to repair it — that ended her rookie WNBA season in June.
Still, Brink plans to make her presence felt. As she works through recovery, she’ll utilize the league’s elite training resources, contribute to Unrivaled’s content creation initiatives, and, of course, support her teammates from the sidelines.
“Obviously, I won’t be playing, but I’ll be supporting full-fledged,” Brink emphasizes. “I think it’s going to be a really cool opportunity. Iron sharpens iron, so while I’m there, I’ll be able to train with incredible players and continue working on my game.”
She adds, “It’ll be a huge year of growth for me — so, I’m really excited.”
As for her recovery progress, Brink shares that she’s about five months post-operation and gradually returning to familiar routines. “I feel really good. I mean, I’m not close to being back, but that’s fine,” she says, noting that she’s started shooting around on the court again.
Brink continues, “It’s just part of the process, but I truly feel great, and I think that’s a testament to the people I’ve surrounded myself with. I’m very lucky, and there haven’t been many bumps in the road.”
Looking ahead, Brink is already eyeing 2026 when she’ll make her Unrivaled debut in the league’s sophomore season. She’s eager not only to elevate her own game but also to showcase an alternative style of women’s basketball to fans.
“I hope it just brings more eyes to the sport, and honestly, more eyes to three-on-three,” Brink shares. “It highlights a different type of basketball. It’s not your regular five-on-five. It’s faster-paced and will showcase players’ talents in a whole new way.”