The Caitlin Clark fanbase just got dismissed and shooed off by Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum, as the latter brushed off the backlash and the issue about one encounter she had with the Indiana Fever star back at the 2024 WNBA All-Star games.
During the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, Kelsey Plum’s intense full-court defense on Caitlin Clark became a viral moment. Despite the game being an exhibition, Plum’s aggressive style amused and frustrated Clark, sparking widespread attention online.
Fans of Clark criticized Plum, interpreting her defense as overly competitive for an All-Star setting.
Months after the viral moment, Plum took to her X profile to share a repost of the viral video, and gave her side about it, adding an air of finality to her statement.
“Dawg could have been [Caitlin Clark], could have been my grandma,” Plum said in her post. “Coaches made me pick up full court and deny the ball back, I tried 😂”
Dawg could have been CC, could have been my grandma. coaches made me pick up full court and deny the ball back, I tried 😂 (btw if you watched the Olympics/ world championships, when you play team USA, this is the style) k leave me alone bye 😂 https://t.co/xMDVZYEk83
— Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) March 26, 2025
The Sparks star then added a dismissive message addressed to the Caitlin Clark fanbase.
“[By the way], if you watched the Olympics/ world championships, when you play team USA, this is the style.
“K leave me alone bye 😂” she added.
During the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, a viral moment occurred between Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Plum. Despite the exhibition nature of the game, Plum, known for her competitive spirit, played aggressive full-court defense on Clark.
Caitlin Clark displayed a mix of amusement and frustration as Plum’s defensive strategy, based on her coaches’ instructions and personal style, limited her impact.
Some fans criticized Plum for her overly competitive approach in the All-Star game, yet both players demonstrated their skills and competitive spirit.
Caitlin Clark Gets Honest on What Motivates Her Coming to 2025 WNBA Season
With several more weeks into the 20254 WNBA season, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark talked about where she gets her motivation to be the best.
“Whatever I’m doing, I want to be the best at it,” Clark said during her at the University of The Cumberlands on Tuesday, March 2. “My drive to get better, that’s what motivates me.”
“Whatever I’m doing, I want to be the best at it. My drive to get better, that’s what motivates me.”- Clark #ucumberlands #excellence #22
— University of the Cumberlands (@UCumberlands) March 25, 2025
She also talked about one important value that she learned from her Iowa coach.
“When I look back at how fast everything in my life has changed, it reminds me of something Coach Bluder said, like, literally every single day at practice, which is, ‘Be where your feet are,’” said Caitlin Clark. “Whether it’s a good day, whether it’s a bad day: Give it your all. Enjoy the people you’re around, because it does go incredibly fast.”
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