Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones react to ‘classless’ Kelsey Plum dig

Las Vegas Aces player Kelsey Plum recently made a comment about the New York Liberty’s performance and team dynamic after the Aces’ victory in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. Plum suggested that the Liberty were more focused on individual play rather than playing as a team. Both Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu of the Liberty responded to Plum’s comment, expressing their disagreement and emphasizing the team’s commitment to each other.

Ionescu stated that she has never been on a team that is more committed to one another, especially considering the challenges of the past year. Jones criticized Plum for her comment, calling it classless and accusing her of kicking someone when they’re down.

Plum later apologized for her comment, claiming that it was taken out of context and that she was trying to highlight the bond between her and her teammates. She acknowledged that her comment may have come off as negative and expressed her intention to focus on the team’s growth from the series.

In a separate interview, Ionescu revealed that she had been dealing with a hip injury throughout the WNBA Finals, which affected her performance. She admitted that there was no excuse for her and the Liberty’s loss, but mentioned that she had to receive an injection before the first two games in Las Vegas in order to play.

Ionescu also apologized for not being available for postgame interviews after the Game 4 loss, explaining that she wasn’t feeling well at the time. She experienced some physical discomfort during the game and vomited in a trash can during a timeout.

Overall, this incident has generated some controversy and tension between the Aces and the Liberty, but both teams are now looking to move on and focus on the future.

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