Steph Curry Responds to WNBA Star Kelsey Plum’s “Dirty” Move, Sparking ControversyThe matchup between Valkyries was already tense. However, things became heated in the fourth quarter.
Sparks guard Kelsey Plum, who is renowned for her aggressive play and unrelenting drives, became involved with Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton. As Burton attempted to cut past her, Plum seemed to protrude her leg on the replay. Burton fell heavily. Plum was given a blatant one-foul by the officials right away. Half in shock, half in shock, the crowd roared.
Within minutes, social media was ablaze. Fans were divided after seeing clips of the play circulate quickly. Plum was defended by some as just playing hard defense. Some referred to it as reckless. One fan commented on X, “That’s not basketball.” “That is risky.”
The comment that followed took the discussion to a new level. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, who has been an outspoken advocate for the Valkyries since their inception, didn’t hold back. Speaking after the game in a brief hallway chat with reporters, Curry said:
”You see, I adore competition. I adore passion. But that… that has no place in the game. You can be tough without endangering the health of others.
The remarks were powerful coming from Curry, a player who is well-known for his leadership and clean style. Additionally, they emphasized a growing issue in the WNBA this season: striking a balance between player safety and physical play.
When questioned about the criticism after the game, Plum dismissed it. I was merely attempting to engage in combat via the screen. “It was not deliberate,” she told reporters. Her body language, however, indicated that she was aware that the moment would follow her for some time.
Even though the Valkyries won the game, the controversy that was going on in the arena and online made the win seem inconsequential. Was it unclean? Was it simply the intensity of a high-stakes playoff game? Or did Curry have a point when he said it went too far?
Whichever side you choose, there’s no denying that the WNBA’s most recent rivalry has become much more intense. Additionally, the rematch is highlighted in red on the calendar and is not just circled, as both teams are scheduled to play again later this month.
