????Kelsey Plum, the electrifying guard for the Las Vegas Aces, is laser-focused as her team defends their WNBA championship, with eyes on achieving a historic 3-peat. Plum acknowledges that the road to another title won’t be easy, particularly with the looming challenge of facing the New York Liberty—a team stacked with talent and hungry for revenge.
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The Aces and the Liberty have developed a fierce rivalry, and Plum is well aware that they could face off again in the Finals, a rematch that has the entire league buzzing. She even states it, “[…] they’ve been the best team all year.”
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????Plum emphasized the mental fortitude needed to endure the pressure of defending back-to-back championships. She pointed out that with every game, the target on the Aces’ back grows larger. The Liberty, in particular, have made it clear that they are coming for the crown. ” I think for us you know we got to focus on us we can’t really get too caught up in uh what’s going on on the other side of the basketball.” Plum made sure to address they’ve got work to do, but in order to take a W over Liberty, the Aces have to focus.
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????She also highlighted the importance of staying grounded and continuing to build on the chemistry within the team, crediting her teammates for creating an environment where everyone holds each other accountable. With stars like A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young by her side, Plum believes the Aces are more than capable of rising to the occasion, even against a powerhouse like the Liberty.
