Kelsey Plum Introduced as New Face of the Los Angeles Sparks

The three-time WNBA All-Star aims to lead the team back to playoff contention after a four-year drought.

Kelsey Plum, a two-time WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist, was formally introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Sparks in a live-streamed press event at Crypto.com Arena.
The Sparks acquired Plum in a three-team trade, sending their No. 2 overall draft pick to Seattle, signaling a shift to a win-now strategy for the franchise.
Plum, who previously played as a shooting guard for the Las Vegas Aces, expressed excitement about taking on a leadership role as the team's primary point guard, with a goal of ranking top-five in assists this season.
She praised the Sparks' young roster, including frontcourt players Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson, calling them instrumental to the team's championship aspirations.
Plum described her move to Los Angeles as a 'full-circle moment,' reflecting on her childhood visits to Sparks games and her admiration for Kobe Bryant, who once highlighted her as a player to watch.