A Season of Promise
Kelsey Plum has been the most consistent offensive weapon for the Los Angeles Sparks this season, posting a career‑high 23.9 points per game while also dishing out 6.4 assists.
Yet the star guard will not be among the WNBA All‑Star participants, a decision that has drawn a sharp response from Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts, who called the selection process a "social media popularity contest" rather than a merit‑based evaluation.
According to the league’s voting breakdown, Plum finished fifth among media voters and sixth among fans, but she slipped to twelfth in the player ballot, a drop many analysts link to the ankle sprain that sidelined her for several weeks earlier in the year.
The injury, sustained during a routine practice session, is expected to keep her out for at least ten games, but Plum is slated to make her comeback after the All‑Star Game scheduled for Saturday, July 25, when the Sparks hope to spark a turnaround.
Looking Ahead
Currently sitting at 8‑10, the franchise is still within striking distance of a playoff berth, and Plum’s return could provide the spark needed to push the team back into contention. With the All‑Star break behind her, Plum says she is focused on translating her regular‑season form into the second half of the campaign, aiming to help the Sparks close the gap and secure a postseason spot.