Playoff basketball is always fun no matter what setting it comes in. But it always gets a little bit better when some good trash talk is involved. The trash talk is always better when it’s a bit of friendly banter between a fan and a player.
And all of that hits its peak when the trash talker on the sidelines is none other than legendary filmmaker Spike Lee.
Spike attended Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals between the Liberty and Aces. Of course, he got into it with somebody and, of course, that somebody is Kelsey Plum.
The two were going back and forth in the middle of the game.
Kelsey Plum and Spike Lee jawing 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/bia3ebWjzg
— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) September 29, 2024
These two were legitimately going back and forth. Whatever he was saying to Plum sure did light a bit of fire in her. She finished the game with 24 points and 4 assists, with 12 of those points coming after this exchange with Lee.
As far as what was said, Plum spoke about it after the game. She didn’t reveal too much, but it clearly struck a nerve in a good way.
Kelsey Plum on her sideline chatter with Spike Lee
“I can't say exactly what was said, but I told him that he should talk louder. But it was all well and fun and really cool that he's here, even last round was really cool. I was here. I know he's big sports fan.”@Ballislife pic.twitter.com/scorK01EFd
— Sara Jane Gamelli (@SaraJGamelli) September 29, 2024
Of course, Spike had to get into it with somebody. It wouldn’t be New York playoff basketball if he didn’t, right?
Bring on Game 2. We need more of this ASAP.
