Kelsey Plum's debut with the Los Angeles Sparks was historic as she scored 37 points, the highest for a player in their first game with the team and the most in a WNBA season opener. Her performance included six assists and five steals, a rare feat in league history. The Sparks aim to revitalize their offense with Plum's scoring ability, seeing her as the main option, especially after her training focused on strength and endurance. The Valkyries' home opener was notable due to its attendance, showcasing growing fan engagement in women's basketball.
As 18,064 fans clad in violet shirts filled Chase Center, making the Golden State Valkyries' season opener the second-highest-attended home debut in WNBA history, Kelsey Plum made a bit of history of her own in her first game in a Los Angeles Sparks uniform.
Plum scored 37 points, the most by a Sparks player in their debut and the most by any WNBA player in a season opener. Her six assists and five steals also made her the first WNBA player with a game of at least 35 points, five assists and five steals.
While Plum has played alongside all-time offensive producers, upon her arrival in Los Angeles, she became the team's No. 1 option, which the Sparks hoped would revive a stagnant offense.
She focused on strength and conditioning during the offseason with the goal of maintaining pace and playing through contact, which contributed greatly to her season opener performance.
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