Prior to Saturday night's 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, players from both Team Collier and Team Clark wore "Pay Us What You Owe Us" t-shirts during warmups — a representation of ongoing CBA negotiations. Following the game,

On Saturday night, Kelsey Plum was part of Team Collier's 151-131 win over Team Clark in the WNBA All-Star Game, scoring 16 points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out three assists. Following the game, the Los Angeles Sparks star was asked about WNBA All-Stars wearing shirts before the game that read, "Pay Us What You Owe Us."

From rookie growing pains to Olympic gold, and now as a veteran voice in the WNBA, Plum’s journey has been shaped by moments like the one with Taurasi. And while getting “nailed in the gut” might not have felt great at the time, Plum looks back with humor and a whole lot of respect.