No Room to Breathe for Kelsey Plum as Becky Hammon’s Disdainful Attitude Tightens Ties to Las Vegas Aces

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Las Vegas, NV – January 13, 2025 – The already complex relationship between Kelsey Plum and head coach Becky Hammon has taken a sharp turn, with sources within the Las Vegas Aces organization claiming that tension between the two has reached a boiling point. Following an intense 2024 WNBA season, in which the Aces captured the championship, whispers of discomfort between the star guard and Hammon have only grown louder.

Sources close to the team have revealed that Hammon’s coaching style, once praised for its innovation and intensity, has begun to show signs of a personal divide with Plum, one of the Aces’ key players. “It’s like walking on eggshells around Becky,” an anonymous player said. “Kelsey is one of the most talented guards in the league, but it feels like Becky just isn’t giving her the space to fully shine.”

The crux of the tension appears to be rooted in Hammon’s management approach, which some see as overly controlling. While Hammon’s defensive-minded tactics have made the Aces an elite force in the league, her dismissive attitude towards Plum’s offensive versatility seems to have stifled they guard’s growth. Sources suggest that the coach’s reliance on a rigid system, coupled with occasional dismissiveness toward Plum’s input, has created an atmosphere where the star guard is unable to fully express her potential.

Despite these internal challenges, the Aces’ front office has expressed unwavering support for Hammon. “Becky is the cornerstone of our championship-winning culture, and we stand by her leadership,” said an anonymous executive.

As the team heads into the 2025 season, the question remains: will the power struggle between coach and player undermine the Aces’ dynasty, or can they find common ground before it’s too late? Only time w

ill tell.