“She’s an A*****e”: Kelsey Plum Admits Falling Prey to Diana Taurasi’s Outrageous Tactic
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The Las Vegas Aces are currently in the final stretch of a thrilling WNBA season. With the semi-finals between the Aces and the Dallas Wings around the corner, stars like A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum are poised to lead their team to back-to-back WNBA titles, emerging as heavy favorites.
In a recent appearance on the podcast All The Smoke, hosted by former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Kelsey Plum delved into a wide range of topics. However, it was her candid remarks about facing off against Diana Taurasi that grabbed everyone’s attention.
Kelsey Plum reveals Diana Taurasi’s in-game tactic
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Impressive performances and memorable matchups have marked Kelsey Plum’s journey through the WNBA. However, her recent encounter with Diana Taurasi, a 41-year-old guard for the Phoenix Mercury takes the cake. When the host, Stephen Jackson asked Plum about her thoughts on Diana Taurasi, her response was both humorous and revealing.
She admitted with a smile, “I mean, I’m smiling because we played them the other day. I mean, she’s great, but she’s an a*****e.”
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Plum didn’t hold back as she described Taurasi, her frank assessment of Taurasi’s on-court demeanor drawing laughter and agreement from the hosts. Stephen Jackson chimed in, “Oh man, that’s what I love about her.”
But the real story unfolded when Plum recounted a recent in-game moment involving her and Taurasi. She shared, “She’s so funny. In the game, I got an [offensive rebound], and I saw her, so I backed it out a little bit. And I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m gonna blow right by her old a**,’ and I go by, and she just took me out, like a flagrant foul.”
Matt Barnes offered his take on the situation, explaining, “Because she read your mind. She’s like, ‘I’m not having this young girl come here and try to embarrass me,’ and put your a** on the ground.”
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Plum couldn’t help but admire Taurasi’s unapologetic approach to the game, concluding her tale with genuine respect. “I was laying on my back for like 10 seconds just laughing. Nah, DT [is] one of the greatest of all time. I love her swagger and her unapologetic demeanor.”
Diana Taurasi, the unapologetic legend
Taurasi’s impact on women’s basketball is unmatchable. At 41 years old and with 19 seasons under her belt, she has displayed longevity which is only seen in NBA legend LeBron James. She is the leader, on and off the court, and her impressive resume speaks volumes of what she has contributed to the WNBA league.
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However, it’s not just her LeBron-like longevity that sets Taurasi apart. This season, Taurasi achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first player in WNBA history to score more than 10,000 points. If not her trophy cabinet, this remarkable feat solidifies her status as a true basketball icon.
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Edited by:
Aayush Kapoor