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Sparks' Kelsey Plum Blasts Teammate Caitlin Clark's Absence at WNBA All-Star Protest
21 Jul
Summary
- Kelsey Plum called out Caitlin Clark's team for not wearing shirts supporting WNBA pay raise
- Plum's team, Team Collier, wore shirts demanding better pay during warmups
- Plum said "0 members of Team Clark were very present for that"
In the aftermath of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night, Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum took a shot at Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's team for not supporting a player pay protest.
During the pregame warmups, Plum and every player on Team Collier donned shirts that demanded better pay for WNBA athletes. However, Plum noticed that the opposing squad, Team Clark, did not wear similar shirts to promote the message.
After the game, Plum addressed the situation, saying, "It was a very powerful moment. As players, we didn't know that that was going to happen. It was a genuine surprise. The t-shirt was determined this morning. Not to tattletale: 0 members of Team Clark were very present for that."
Plum's comments highlight the ongoing efforts by WNBA players to advocate for improved salaries and working conditions. While the league's CBA is expected to gradually improve over time, Plum's criticism suggests that some players are more committed to the cause than others.
As Plum returns to action with the Sparks, who currently hold the sixth spot in the Western Conference standings, the focus will shift back to on-court performance. However, the issue of WNBA player pay is likely to remain a prominent topic of discussion in the coming months and years.
