Kelsey Plum Calls Out Caitlin Clark’s Team in Postgame Presser
Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game delivered on excitement. But it was an unexpected comment from Kelsey Plum to Caitlin Clark’s Team that sparked postgame buzz.
While the event in Indianapolis showcased unity among the league’s top stars, especially with a powerful protest during warm-ups, Plum’s press conference remarks took an odd turn. Referring to the league’s ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations, players revealed shirts reading “Pay us what you owe us” in a coordinated statement to league officials.
But when Plum, a four-time All-Star and first vice president of the WNBPA, spoke afterward, she took a surprising jab at Team Caitlin Clark.
“Not to tattletale but, zero members of Team Clark were very present for that,” Plum said, referencing the team’s absence at Saturday morning’s meeting that planned the demonstration.
Sabrina Ionescu’s Eye Roll Says It All
Sabrina Ionescu, a member of Team Clark, responded with a sarcastic eye roll and muttered, “That really needed to be mentioned,” prompting uneasy laughter from reporters.
It’s unclear whether Kelsey Plum meant to seriously call out her fellow All-Stars, but the comment felt off-key to many, especially during a weekend meant to emphasize solidarity. While some fans took it in stride, others questioned the timing and tone of her remark.
To her credit, Plum has been one of the league’s loudest voices advocating for fairer pay and a bigger revenue share. Her commitment to the cause is undeniable. Still, with tensions high and negotiations looming, even light-hearted jabs can risk sending the wrong message.
As the WNBA pushes forward in its fight for change, moments like these show just how important it is to keep the focus where it matters, on unity, progress, and the shared mission ahead.
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