Kelsey Plum Takes Hilarious Jab About Finding Extra Dollar After Signing $999,999 Contract With Los Angeles Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks won the WNBA Championship three times in 30 years, and their last championship came in 2016. Now the front office is gearing up for another championship with Kelsey Plum as its leader.

Also taking the initiative, Plum accepted a low-value contract, even though she was eligible for a supermax contract. Her contract value was $999,999, a dollar short of the magic figure in the league. But the player now hilariously commented on that ‘missing’ dollar.

Kelsey Plum Shows Her Fun Side Over an Extra Dollar

The two-time champion had been one of the top players in the league who carried the injury-hit Sparks’ side to a ninth-place finish last season. Although there was no question about re-signing the star player, many analysts put her in the ‘supermax category’, but by signing a lower-value contract, the former Aces star showed her maturity.

Now, with a dollar short of a million-dollar contract, Plum shared a picture of a guy holding a dollar bill and hilariously wrote, “I think I found that extra dollar.”

I guess I found that extra dollar 😂 pic.twitter.com/e1nn3nWY6J

— Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) April 12, 2026

The Olympic medalist showed her fun side every now and then and even made a good connection with Caitlin Clark during the Team USA training camp, thanks to her ‘easy-going’ nature.

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Now, the reason for accepting a lower-value contract was to build a championship contender team, which was her motto behind leaving the Las Vegas Aces franchise. So far, the front office has done a great job of adding the missing pieces around their star playmaker to compete for the title in 2026.

Kelsey Plum To Lead New LA Sparks For Fourth Championship

The 2026 Los Angeles Sparks have transformed into a legitimate title contender with a roster that balances elite shot-making with generational defensive length. The engine of their offense is the 31-year-old guard, who is an explosive perimeter scorer and high-level playmaker. Ariel Atkins, a two-way specialist famous for her lockdown perimeter defense and timely three-point shooting, complements her perfectly.

Sparks re-sign Dearica Hamby.

📝 https://t.co/klPRS0lhXG pic.twitter.com/41dzc31km2

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) April 12, 2026

In the paint, the return of Nneka Ogwumike provides strong defensive play and offensive support for the star. Moreover, the side will have Cameron Brink from the opening tip, who provides a transformative defensive anchor; her specialty is elite rim protection and shot-blocking versatility. Alongside the forward duo, Dearica Hamby offers a veteran championship pedigree, specializing in relentless rebounding and efficient interior scoring.
The Sparks possess the depth and tactical flexibility required to compete against elite opponents and secure a championship.