A complete lot of individuals have been speaking concerning the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday for issues occurring off the courtroom – and rightfully so, because the two-time defending champs discover themselves reportedly below investigation once more by the WNBA.
However we must always discuss concerning the Aces’ spectacular 89-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks too.
Particularly, this play that Kate Martin made, through which the rookie guard from Iowa leapt into the air and swatted away a shot from 6-foot-7 Li Yueru with authority. It was a block that drew an ideal response from Martin’s Las Vegas teammate, Kelsey Plum, that was captured by photographers and videographers alike.
The Glue Rejection 🖐️@kate_martin22 // #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/X1HSuSEmti
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) Could 18, 2024
Yet one more have a look at the response right here, courtesy of Getty’s Ethan Miller:
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 18: Kate Martin #20 and Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces react after Martin blocked a shot within the fourth quarter of their recreation towards the Los Angeles Sparks at Michelob ULTRA Enviornment on Could 18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Ethan Miller/Getty Photographs)
Keep in mind, Martin wasn’t even anticipating to get drafted when the Aces chosen her with the 18th total choose within the second spherical. She simply confirmed up that day in New York Metropolis to cheer on her Iowa teammate, Caitlin Clark. In league the place making a roster is extremely tough – particularly as a rookie, and as second spherical draft choose – Martin’s journey up to now has been nothing in need of spectacular and galvanizing (and typically hilarious, when A’ja Wilson makes her put on South Carolina gear).
The Aces’ win over the Sparks on Saturday marked Martin’s WNBA debut, and the Edwardsville, Illinois native completed with three factors, three assists, 5 rebounds, and that one emphatic block in 26 minutes off the bench
Kelsey Plum on Kate Martin: “Kate Cash Martin…I really like that child!” pic.twitter.com/ergIrO2v9w
— Heavens! (@HeavensFX) Could 18, 2024
