Kelsey Plum made a bold first impression before even stepping on the court for her Los Angeles Sparks debut.
Plum showed up in a head-turning outfit that had fans talking as she walked the tunnel ahead of the Sparks’ season opener against the Golden State Valkyries.
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Wearing a white oversized T-shirt, black shorts and sleek knee-high black boots, Plum added flair with a long white cloth draped around her waist, flowing down past her knees. She held a white phone in her right hand as she confidently walked through the arena tunnel, marking her first regular-season game as a Spark.
The WNBA’s official social media accounts captured the moment, sharing a video clip of Plum’s arrival. The post on X immediately lit up with fan reactions.
“Super heroes wear capes…” one user commented.
“Aura,” another simply wrote.
Others chimed in with excitement, saying, “Exciting new chapter!” and “Wow! It’s amazing!”
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Instagram users also flooded the comments.
“You’ve got a unique sense of style. Respect,” one wrote.
Another called Plum a “Queen brick layer,” a playful nod to her confident entrance and competitive mindset.
Plum’s fashion moment was more than just a style statement—it reflected a fresh start in Los Angeles. After helping lead the Aces to two championships and earning three All-Star selections, she was traded to the Sparks this offseason in a three-team deal. It marked a major shift in her career and made her the face of a new-look team in LA.
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum during the NBA All-Star Saturday Night.Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
“This is a new chapter,” Plum said during Media Day. “I’m focused on how I can help this team win. The individual numbers will come, but my goal is to impact winning first.”
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Plum, now in her eighth WNBA season, brings veteran leadership to a young Sparks squad that includes rising stars like Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson and rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker.
“She leads by example. Her work ethic shows what it means to be an elite All-Star, head coach Lynne Roberts praised Plum’s approach.
While Plum’s flashy entrance may have grabbed the spotlight, her focus remains on delivering results for a Sparks team eager to return to the playoffs after a four-year drought. For now, though, it’s clear she’s already made an impression—both with her game and her style.
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