# Kelsey Plum Opens Up About Leaving the Aces, Proving Herself, and Leading the Sparks

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Podcast: [Bird's Eye View with Sue Bird](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bird-s-eye-view-with-sue-bird-7323195)
Published: 2025-08-15T15:15:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6735

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Two-time WNBA champion, Four-time All-Star, and Olympic gold medalist Kelsey Plum joins Sue Bird to open up about her decision to leave the Las Vegas Aces, how she’s fought to prove herself in every stage of her career, and what it means to lead the Los Angeles Sparks. They also discuss her incredible career at the University of Washington and Plum's early years in the league. Plus, Sue breaks down how this season will impact the 2026 draft order and what is leading to both the Aces and the Sparks' recent success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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