WNBA<\/a>… Kelsey Plum,” a third fan said.<\/p>\nWNBA commissioner sends powerful Caitlin Clark message amid pay dispute controversy<\/p>\n
“Kelsey Plum used to be a great all-around player. Since the trade to LA, she’s been a freaking joke,” a fourth fan said.<\/p>\n
“Plum is one of the most unlikable players in the W,” a fifth fan said.<\/p>\n
After Plum’s controversial kick, the Sparks went on to lose the game 72-59.<\/p>\n
The team’s head coach, Lynne Roberts, did some damage control after the game to save face for Plum following the flagrant foul.<\/p>\n
“She was trying to kick the ball,” Roberts said.<\/p>\n
WNBA 2025 All-Star Roster<\/p>\n
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Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier have been named captains of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.<\/p>\n
Guards:<\/p>\n
Paige Bueckers* – Dallas WingsCaitlin Clark* – Indiana FeverSabrina Ionescu* – New York LibertyAllisha Gray* – Atlanta DreamKelsey Mitchell – Indiana FeverSkylar Diggins – Seattle StormKelsey Plum – Los Angeles SparksBrittany Sykes – Washington MysticsNatasha Cloud – New York LibertyJackie Young – Las Vegas Aces<\/p>\n
Frontcourt:<\/p>\n
Napheesa Collier* – Minnesota LynxA’ja Wilson* – Las Vegas AcesBreanna Stewart* – New York LibertyAliyah Boston* – Indiana FeverNneka Ogwumike* – Seattle StormSatou Sabally* – Phoenix MercuryAngel Reese – Chicago SkyKiki Iriafen – Washington MysticsGabby Williams – Seattle StormAlyssa Thomas – Phoenix Mercury<\/p>\n
*Voted as a starter<\/p>\n
“She didn’t mean to [trip Burton]. <\/p>\n
“I saw it live, but I didn’t see the replay so I don’t really know how it all shook out.<\/p>\n
“But I know she was trying to kick the ball. She’s not a dirty player.”<\/p>\n
Plum is averaging 19.8 points and 6.1 assists per game in her first season with the Sparks.<\/p>\n
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