The San Antonio Stars selected veteran WNBA guard Kelsey Plum as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 draft. Despite the excitement of being drafted first, Plum never received a warm welcome to the team. Her path was filled with challenges, but she still managed to overcome them with dedication.
The two-time WNBA champion recently appeared on Sue Bird’s podcast, where she discussed several instances. Plum revealed how impressed she was with Rickea Jackson’s athletic abilities. However, she also revealed a shocking moment after being drafted by the San Antonio Stars.
Kelsey Plum Reveals The Stars’ Uncertainty About How To Use Her
Plum’s rookie season was not easy as she felt uncertainty with the Stars. She did mention that the organization and coaches were probably in a difficult position. However, it was certain that they were not sure what to do with her at one point.
“I was just more kinda at a loss for words ’cause I got drafted but there was very much of a ‘hey we’re not really sure what to do with you’. And I was kinda like, you guys had the No. 1 pick, like…you could have traded it for something else so you could have picked and then traded it, or you could have done a lot of things,” Kelsey Plum said on Sue Bird’s YouTube Channel.
“It was tough. Because when I got there, it was made clear, like, ‘hey, we don’t want you here, but you’re here. So we don’t know what to do with you,” Plum continued.
Despite all the struggles, Kelsey Plum overcame her challenging situation and emerged as a well-recognized player in the league. Her reason for leaving the Las Vegas Aces shocked several fans. Yet, Plum has her goals set high as she continues to pursue many more milestones.
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Kelsey Plum Clears The Air On Caitlin Clark’s Drama
During the 2025 All-Star game, Plum made a controversial joke about Caitlin Clark’s team. She stated that no members of Clark’s team were present at the players’ meeting when they decided to wear “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts. While Kelsey Plum received significant backlash for her comment, she cleared the air on the situation.
“Oh, I made a bad joke. Yeah, I made a real bad joke. Tough one,” Plum stated via the podcast.
Kelsey Plum and the Los Angeles Sparks are still fighting to make the playoffs. However, the competition seems too harsh, as multiple teams have better records.