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

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. Subscribe to the Bird’s Eye View podcast with Sue Bird YouTube channel today for more WNBA interviews, reactions and highlights. New episodes out every Friday! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Sue's View 06:39 Hollywood Cameo & Early Mindset 14:33 Growing Up with a Competitive Edge 19:07 College Stardom & Leading the Country in Scoring 26:56 Early Career Lessons & Overseas Growth 35:52 Adjusting to Vegas 48:52 Training Transformation & Resilience 59:04 Coming Off the Bench 1:11:52 Adversity, Media & Player Perception 1:34:43 Fresh Start in LA & Leadership Goals 1:51:31 Closing Thoughts