Kelsey Plum Slams Caitlin Clark’s Team Over WNBA Protest T-Shirts

In a postgame press conference that could only be described as a slam dunk of drama, Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum took a sharp jab at Caitlin Clark and her All-Star squad over their bold protest T-shirts. The shirts, emblazoned with the message "Pay Us What You Owe Us," were worn by WNBA All-Stars during a weekend that sizzled with tension over the upcoming 2026 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations. Clark, sidelined by injury, was still part of the statement-making crew, but Plum dropped a bombshell that raised eyebrows.

Sitting alongside New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu, Plum revealed that the decision to wear the shirts was a last-minute surprise, finalized in a morning meeting. But here’s the kicker: according to Plum, not a single member of Team Clark showed up for that pivotal discussion. Ionescu, visibly uncomfortable, tried to downplay the comment, but Plum doubled down, attempting to lighten the mood while emphasizing the unity behind the protest. Sometimes, as she put it, you don’t need to say a thing—the message on the shirt says it all.

The protest became the weekend’s hot topic, with players openly criticizing WNBA officials amid the contentious CBA talks. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert remained optimistic, expressing hope that a transformative deal would be reached before the current agreement expires. She hinted at a brighter future, suggesting that next year’s All-Star event could be a celebration of progress rather than a battleground for grievances.

This clash of wills on and off the court underscores a deeper struggle for fair compensation and respect in women’s basketball. The T-shirt statement wasn’t just fashion—it was a full-court press for change.