Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum is a cigar-smoking WNBA champion, and she likes it that way.
The former Washington Husky and California native has spent six seasons in the WNBA, making a lane for herself that was built from sweat, hustle, and grind. Since 2021, Plum has added Sixth Player of the Year, All-WNBA First Team, WNBA All-Star, and two-time champ to her impressive accolades.
Ahead of the holiday season, Plum is now taking her elite game to shopping lanes by partnering with DICK’S Sporting Goods for their Holiday Sprint contest. The promo gives one lucky fan a chance to be Plum’s teammate as they grab up to $5,000 worth of gear.
“I’m hyped about it. I am taking this very seriously. I’ll be wearing the proper attire. I’m going to be hydrated,” Plum told For The Win. “I will leave no food on the table. We are going HAM in the store.”
Ahead of USA Basketball’s training camp in Atlanta that starts on November 7, Plum spoke with For The Win about what makes the Aces’ championship team so unique, why the WNBA expanding matters, and why it’s her mission to make sure other teams are absolutely sick of her.
This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.