Kelsey Plum of the WNBA Las Vegas Aces dazzled social media on Tuesday night. She dressed in a striking leather outfit, complete with a cropped vest showing off her abs, before her team faced the Phoenix Suns to kick off the 2024 season.
On Instagram, she captioned her post "Ring night," as the Aces were set to receive their WNBA championship rings that evening. Social media was abuzz with reactions.
Dallas Wings forward Kelani Brown commented, "Actin up," on Instagram. Fox 5 Vegas' Paloma Villicana echoed the sentiment on X, saying, "Kelsey Plum is BACK." Another user remarked on X, "Kelsey Plum been on a run... smh."
Reactions flooded in with fire emojis, while some also brought up Plum’s recent split from her husband, New York Giants tight end Darren Waller. They filed for divorce in April after a short marriage.
Plum spoke earlier this month about her challenging offseason. She revealed to FOX 5 Vegas how her struggles, including her public divorce, have fortified her personally and professionally.
She shared, "The offseason has been tough for me. I mean, I’m sure everyone knows – it’s pretty public. But, for me, I’m super grateful. I think my faith has grown tremendously and, not just that, but I know who I am. You kind of get refined by fire."
She continued to express excitement about the season and support from fans and her team. "I’m excited about this season. I’m excited about Las Vegas — trying to run it back again — and I know that our fans are with us. I know this organization is with us. I know that our team is as tight as it's ever been."
On the court, Plum performed brilliantly, scoring 19 points with five assists. Her efforts helped the Aces secure an 89-80 victory over the Mercury.