Kelsey Plum on WNBA Player CBA Demands, LA Sparks Move, Unrivaled, and Her Role in Happy Gilmore 2

All The Smoke

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Basketball, Society & Culture, Sports

4.8 • 7.4K Ratings

🗓️ 31 July 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Kelsey Plum joins All The Smoke to break down her move from the Las Vegas Aces to the LA Sparks and what her new role means for her career. She opens up about facing her former team, the evolution of the WNBA, and the upcoming collective bargaining agreement. Plum also shares her thoughts on Unrivaled and why it's a game-changer for women’s sports. On a lighter note, she talks about acting in Happy Gilmore 2 and winning Olympic gold in basketball at the 2024 Paris Games. From locker room leadership to Hollywood, this episode shows just how far her game reaches.

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2:18.3	We are here to celebrate the relief of Happy Gilmore 2 now on Netflix and also with our amazing partners, all the smoke. Without further ado, it is my absolute honor to introduce the amazing, legendary NBA icon and host of all the smoke, Matt Barn.
2:45.8	Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.
2:47.7	What up, everybody?
2:48.4	How's everybody doing?
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