Kelsey Plum is her own words - WARNING THIS GETS DARK

[@deependguitar777]

MASSIVE RESPECT for Kelsey Plum!!!! What an awesome beautiful lady!!!!!!! You make a difference!!!!!!

[@jeromedanielson4422]

Insightful, without spiritual strength, humans are empty husks. Telling the TRUTH about her life deserves great respect.

[@shoofly529]

Imagine being in a place where getting drafted to a professional sports team is the lowest point of your life & suffering an Achilles injury turns into one of your highest. So happy she's in s good place now esp. because Kelsey realizes that she has to put the work in daily to stay there as well as to get to an even better place. Thank you Kelsey for sharing as well as Back 2 Sports.

[@DorianOwens-r7v]

This prove that we never know what someone going through. Everyone deals with things different.

[@CGMedia2023]

she wipes her ass with the flag, I can care less what she "went through". She's more privileged than I've ever been.

[@Iamhuman2ithink]

This is a spoiled child who just started to grow up. Late. Real late.

[@jaylucas8352]

@@Iamhuman2ithink sounds like you still need to do some growing.

[@Iamhuman2ithink]

@jaylucas8352 i just know when i am being lied too.

[@markaustin5912]

​@@Iamhuman2ithink 😂 you need to grow up

[@nikie224]

I truly appreciate her openness and honesty and am so happy to hear that she's in a much better space. God is good!

[@educationalempowerment8610]

This was really well produced and well presented. Shoutout to Kelsey for sharing her journey in such a helpful way. Much respect 🫡 respect ✊🏾

[@Thecermit]

This is why she's my favorite basketball player of all tome. I went through an experience very similar to Kelsey and the fact that I knew she was going through the same time I was made me relate to her so much. I will always root and cheer for this woman on the court and in life!

[@nonprofitutopia]

Thanks for sharing that "all that glitters is not gold", Kelsey. This is what resilience looks like. I learned a lot.

[@TheSentry66]

Yep, this is spot on!

[@shelley4295]

Wow. Kelsey Thank you for sharing your story. Realizing you were playing the victim. You took action. So proud of you.

[@cookieb5029]

You're story will assist so many people that it doesn't matter your status in life we all struggle with certain issues. So happy for you to fight through your battles and see the sun arise again daily . TU for your honesty 🙏❤️

[@renabrown6560]

Mad respect for you!! Thank you for sharing it has encouraged me. Keep the peace Plum. ❤

[@2kool42]

Wow! She really bared her soul in this one. I have even more admiration for her now. I first saw Kelsey in the game she was assigned to guard Caitlin Clark. I was impressed with her tenacity and hustle (and that she is really cute). She has been one of my favorites ever since. I enjoy watching her highlights. Keep playing Kelsey.

[@samueluseumalo5510]

Kelsey you are A Positive Roll Model and Mentor. You always Stayed Focused and moved Forward. A REAL Star!!!!

[@user-of5wh8xf9k]

I was wrong about Kelsey Plum, MY RESPECT to her for all the wrong things she went through, like depression but that she came out of it, live life to the fullest and get out of bad relationships, and follow GOD only, he is your REAL friend.

[@slroberts283]

Seems like she got through on her own just fine.

[@claudexandam]

@@slroberts283 Your own beliefs keep you from getting the point.

[@jaylucas8352]

@@slroberts283 that’s what you got out of that man’s statement ? Wow

[@GunnerAl9]

I have followed this player's sporting career since High School, college and the NBA and I never had any idea she was going through these mental struggles, but her story of how she overcame this is amazing. Although she almost diagnosed and solved her own problems, she should have asked for help and calling random people on the phone was a great start. I'm truly happy for her, her family and her team that her life is now more balanced besides just sports.

[@back2sports]

Just goes to show you never know what people are thinking or how they are really going as she looks so happy on draft day but she was actually miserable.

[@Defender78]

@@back2sports i follow the W to a degree, and I was surprised to notice that Kelsey had accolades galore and also the highest scoring total in NCAAW (25 ppg), but her first few seasons the Stars/Aces were good at 9 PPG, but not as high as was expected from the scoringest college female (from a D1 School too) and #1 WNBA selection. I wondered, at the time, if Kelsey had stumbled in transition from college to the pros because of personal issues - it is clear now she had things going on in her psyche that chipped away at her. Her last two seasons have been 15 and 20 PPG, darn fine numbers (that's like scoring 19-24 ppg the NBA) so Kelsey has found herself and also her groove in a way she couldnt as a #1 pick in her first three seasons.

[@mikesanchez8859]

She is the GOAT. Thank you for being strong for yourself and the next generation. My daughter looks up to you Kelsey Plum. She is 12 years old and a big fan of you.

[@MaryMartinez-ob2mk]

Kelsey Plum, Thank God your still here with us. Stay strong you have a long career ahead of you, and you are a great player. See you on the court. Takecare, I'm a fan of yours now.(🏀✌🏻🏀)

[@otherZinc]

*"Be a Dog!"* "I don't get Tired, I can go All Day" This young lady is Amazing! Excellent truth and Realization of herself! Fantastic Show!

[@Hippie-i8g]

Kelsey Plum is a WINNER! ❤

[@tomryan943]

Honesty is the best cure! She fought through many issues and hopefully is now in a better place. Also, prayer can work wonders. She's a fighter, and fighters usually succeed in life. One of my favorite players.

[@chadspencer9302]

Thank you for sharing. I’m a coach. Coached for 30 years at all levels except Professional. I go thru this something. I put so much pressure on myself because I don’t want to let my school the community down. I think making everyone happy will make me happy. It’s hard to not get wrapped up in it. I’ve lost who I really am. I go months at a time with just a few hours asleep a night. Thanks for sharing again. Your my favorite player.

[@melindahernandez8778]

Dear God, Kelsey is YOUR daughter. Thank you for being be there for her even when she couldn't feel your presence. Thank you for protecting her from " the enemy". Lord, continue to watch over Kelsey as your plans for her lifes Journey unfold. Thank you Lord FOR BEAUTIFUL CHELSEY, In Jesus Name, Amén

[@edcherwinski1940]

Amen I agree 👍

[@JulioCarrillo-wc7to]

Great story! It takes a lot of strength to allow people into our lives, especially our past. Your sharing gives people a new attitude, a new start! Stay strong, never quit praying.

[@daviddamele6416]

Congratulations on your wedding! Thanks for sharing. Your an inspiration!

[@glindacatwitch-rp1tw]

I just became a fan. Honesty about your experience. Love that. Congrats on your marriage also.

[@back2sports]

If they have a kid it will be a great athlete

[@calvinh.4682]

Excellent interview man keep up the great work. I never would have thought that Kelsey Plum had such serious life struggles

[@back2sports]

thanks

[@GarySlawter]

Thankyou for Opening Up! Stay STRONG Girl!❤ I can't

[@charlesrichardson8635]

Thank you for this, Kelsey. I have watched it several times. BUT lots of people will help you like your friend you called! You don't have to figure it all out, but you do have to want to figure your life and what is important to YOU out. BUT this was a great start for you and you will have helped others.

[@giantsfanz55]

Kelsey is an inspiration to young girls who have been laughed at and been told no. You are a champion ❤

[@wesleyhodge9457]

Just because someone looks like they have everything going for them and from the outside everything seems glamorous, that’s not always the case. Thank you Kelsey for opening up and telling your story ❤️❤️

[@Biggdoom344]

I had no idea. Thanks. I’ll be following her career closely.

[@Marie-kl5vd]

You're a great player,n im sorry u went thru the lows,,i wish u all the best, you're very deserving ❤🎉

[@percytillman6030]

Known her family for years since she was tiny. Always appreciated interactions with them. She's a credit to her family. Keep up the great work KP! See you when you visit home!

[@patrickcreighton5109]

Finely finely and finely i got to watch you play! What a treat! You got this. Just remember to smile. My achilles thing took 17 months.

[@h20bp]

Kelsey Plum is an amazing player. Hope you bring home your eight. Youre play gives me inspiration to hope in the moment; your the OG CC

[@theMatch111]

Sharing is real good, for sure your helping some who needs to hear it.

[@johnlewandowski4899]

so much love and respect for you Kelsey, never stop your great work

[@davidwaskul2821]

Good for you Miss Plum. Willpower is a big factor!!!!

[@MrMonoyo]

This take on her life is really well done. She is an inspiring strong and courageous woman. On the art side of things..., the Black and White segments reallt hit the spot for me; they have a certain 'mellow' intensity to them. "The dewling space of the void within".

[@back2sports]

Thank you very much. Funny this video. I started putting together but could not make it work. Then about a month later came back to it. When came back to it, it was so clear and knew it worked. When I posted it, it did not getting many views but has slowly started to grow. I just love how it shows how people can seem to have it all but can be struggling on the inside.

[@MrMonoyo]

@@back2sports You did a good job and Kelsey Blum is an exceptional human being.

[@darbyallen6807]

I loved your story, and I love you Kelsey. You go girl, keep loving you and GOD

[@TyroneJones9119]

That just inspire me, never in my life I thought I will get inspire by a female athlete!! Respect!!

[@joesephhitteman591]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, the wise ones live to be 70s, 80s, 90s you don't want the alternative !

[@santinamarie4699]

Really enjoyed this video. What an amazing athlete! I have also had a lot of trouble with overstimulation and being overwhelmed. A lot of the times it goes along with an infj personality. But that personality type can also grow and learn quite readily

[@elledeq]

Parents that push like that can make you feel empty and only felt loved for what you do and not for who you are.

[@JazminKnight-kb5fx]

It doesn't call "parents" nor "family" but rather leaches that only want suck your blood without giving anything out of unconditional love. We came to this world by them, not for them. If anyone wants to have children for their own selfish reasons, to control and abuse....only to cause an innocent child to suffer and figuring things out in their whole adult life. And some of them are not that lucky!

[@Dave-t2y]

KP, awesome, new fan here. Started watching WNBA because of CC, will be tuning into Aces games as well now

[@golflre7179]

Same, love watching Plum and Wilson too

[@jgstroup]

What an astonishingly honest self eval . . . you are awesome, miss

[@surferjason1006]

Thanks for sharing this episode sir🤙🏽. Life can definitely be challenging but staying true to yourself and moving forward in a positive way can only direct you to happiness eventually.

[@mtpadp]

she a very special person , because she was able to come to terns and not give up, i m so.glad she didnt jump that day, i hope she continues to have innner peacefullness😊

[@FlyYogi]

That's the problem! These ladies are not special! They are blessed! There's a difference! Ask each and everyone of them and the real genuine players will tell you they are not special and that anybody can achieve and do better than they have! THEY ARE NOT SPECIAL!🙄

[@helenoftroy1227]

Love Kelsey Plum. I have even more respect for her now.

[@globalspiritualrevolutionmedia]

I really like Kelsey Plum! Would love to interview her on my radio show!

[@back2sports]

Your comment is self serving . Not a fan.

[@icitnow]

This is great....just decided to check this out. More respect for KP. She's been through a lot, and her words are pretty good for others to hear-basketball players or not. Love her.

[@terence9759]

You truly are a special girl God bless 🙌 🙏 💖

[@jeremyx3758]

Thx ⁴sharing Been there, done that... We've both overcome alongside many others Thank GOD ⁴working even bad things out ⁴our ultimate good

[@survivrs]

You are mentally strong Kelsey. My own mental health has sucked for most of my 65 years, and I have no one who can help with it. I had the most amazing shrink from '97 to '03 when she moved about 6 states away. I was devastated and my self harm got even worse. My dad died 6 days before my 37th birthday, and it took me to the darkest place in my life.....I thought. The following year, my doctor sent me to a shrink who was mainly to prescribe meds for depression but meds didn't help. She worked like crazy to understand how I could come in wearing a smile while telling her things that were awful. Thankfully she was good at reading body language and she picked up things on my that I wasn't aware of, like wrenching a plastic pop bottle in my hands. She had me start writing things down, and in a period of a month she realized how f*cked up I was. I could write down things that I didn't talk about. At home with my husband and kids, my smile was genuine, but so was my anger and I didn't like that but I couldn't cross that bridge. It wasn't until '98 that my employer found out I was seeing a shrink, and it wasn't a good thing. I had been hammered at work (I worked 18 years for eye surgeons, and my final 8 years were super stressful) so one day when the pressure was getting to me, I asked for the next day off. I was told no, so I made the mistake of calling my shrink about it. It wasn't 10 minutes before my supervisor stomped into my office while I was with a patient, slapped a piece of paper on my desk and asked "what's this"?? I looked at what it said and my shrink told her that I was to be off work for 6 weeks beginning the next day. Because I was with a patient, all I could do was say "I don't know, I only wanted a single day off. So now that they knew I was seeing a shrink, my life became hell. Long story short, in '99, I quit my job after I had sliced my forearm open wide and just sobbed at my sink as I watched the blood go down the drain. My husband got home and found me..I ended up getting stitched up and spent 15 hours in a shrink hospital terrified out of my mind. Several things had taken place with my job, and it wasn't good, so I just quit. I've been on disability since then, I still live with several psych. issues, but it's slowly gotten back to where I was before my dad died. My family doesn't even know how bad things had gotten and I wasn't going to tell them. I don't like family get togethers, I would rather stay home, but that would make things worse. I hope you are in a better place than you were when you posted this. I had another doctor tell my employer that they were making my high pressure job impossible because any time one of the guys had to fill in for me, they hated it because of how things went on with my coworkers. Sorry about this book, but don't let people rule my life anymore unless I have to say something. Stay strong, don't let anyone run you over. They have no idea what goes on in your head.

[@JazminKnight-kb5fx]

If your family don't understand you and have high expectations...fuck it! Let them be! And don't fall in their guilt trick! It took my whole life of agony to figure it out! I'm also over 60 years and on disability for mainly what "family" have done to me.....

[@LinozeB]

I feel you Kelsey. You're one of my favorites in the WNBA. It's a gass how you hop around moving your feet. Seeing, hearing you is a breath of fresh air. Reminds me to stay in the moment. I call it, "The church of what's happening now." I'm in Harlem. Would love to catch game when you come again to the Big Apple.

[@angelafox4380]

You are so wonderful and beautiful... inside and out. Love your story. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you. Awesome baller!!! Keep the Lord in your life!!!

[@MamaTucheTime34]

Thanks for being open KP.

[@tom7471]

There is only reality in the present moment. All other 'moments' are not even real, though we love and hate to think they are. I wish Ms Plum all the best in her present moments...

[@dunningdon]

Thanks for sharing young lady!!!

[@Ltlverts1]

Much respect. You're a great player. Stay true to yourself.

[@patrickschabel3955]

The gorgeous Kelsey Plum God definitely molded you and shaped you in your mother's womb❤❤

[@written12]

Very well done. I certainly have much more compassion for her.

[@brianvandever143]

Kelsey Plum is one of the most exciting ball players I have ever had the pleasure to watch

[@cutetay71]

This s inspirational

[@derekrios8691]

First seen her play at u dub, became an instant fan. And hope she plays for the storm someday. Wish nothing but the best for her. Such a strong individual

[@back2sports]

Don't see her going back to storm in the near term.

[@HungryH1951]

@@back2sports You never know. Life takes some strange twists.

[@jimmyjackson2361]

Life is learned, it doesn’t just happen!

[@deakanutz]

Wow, wasn't a fan. But second she said she takes responsibility for her actions and gratefulness. New fan.

[@MrExtraFINESSEtrial]

Congratulations to Darren & Kelsey 💐🧡

[@hoopaholicstickum]

As a former “hoopaholic” her story is not all that typical but not unheard of. IMO this is mostly in part due to the amount of time and effort (she even acknowledges it) put in to be the best you can be in a particular athletic sport…. And this is where some go off track, not having a base view of life and involvement in other aspects of life. One always needs other outlets to keep a perspective and not become consumed with THE SPORT. One always must keep in mind… one can’t play the sport for ever. There will come a time you have to retire. Playing down was never in my plan… once I saw I was not at the top anymore in games… I knew… then there were the comments signaling it’s coming….. as we were near death in the locker room after a great comeback win… the other team complained about being beat by a bunch of “old guys” who shot the lights out…. We laughed but knew it was near the end. Game over… life goes on….

[@XRAY8506]

Sounds like a true MVP

[@coachsteve9514]

Hearing this testimony should make people think twice before attacking and judging people. Except for the grace of God, this could be anyone of us, and is the reality for a lot of people.

[@jameshunt1221]

Jesus says, he is the way, the truth, and the life; he is not lying.

[@tedloftus9826]

No but he is made up

[@christianmusicplug]

Amen bro

[@Womensbasketballncaaw]

Amen🙏🏽❤️

[@lockandloadlikehell]

More Mediterranean gibberish

[@rozannaedwro934]

@@tedloftus9826do your research stop feasting on fake news. Jesus lived .

[@JamesPrince-f3d]

Much respect for you KP ❤

[@firstlast8731]

True champion. Both on and off the court.

[@michaellawson7927]

Hey Kelsey !!!! Plums up!! Hang in there !!!!

[@rickymilligan5053]

God bless you

[@peterstanford1831]

his story wlii help other vulnerable kids. Brave lady. Sports stars can reach troubled youth.

[@willielittle9301]

Kelsey...God Christ got you...You are beautiful inside and out and you are special...

[@knishimura13]

Thank you for sharing. I have more respect now that I had before. After seeing the comment that A'ja had with her about privilege I wonder if she wants to come back to the Aces.

[@LeslieSims-gt3nx]

I just LOVE K.P. !.... She's so deep...So smart.....and so damned ATTRACTIVE !

[@FlyYogi]

WoW! Her journey is so similar to CC's. It seems and appears that CC has embraced the moments in her journey very differently. It's sad that KP couldn't enjoy her moments! I believe CC's faith gave HER the awareness and strength to take on every challenge with confidence! Faith in Christ can never be underestimated! I'm glad KP made it through to the other side and found her faith in Our Father! God bless her and all her dear ones!🙏🏽

[@andrewhicks8340]

I worry about CC, and pray for her, and now Kelsey too. God bless and protect all these players. Makes me think of Chamique Holdsclaw too. Again, a superstar player in college, massive struggle with depression, and she has come through on the other side and use her experience to help others.

[@FlyYogi]

@@andrewhicks8340 worry not for CC her fate is sealed she works in it moment to moment. Pray only that she always remembers the living loving Christ within. Our faith along with our work is enough.

[@billbaker6088]

"Possible interference" Sooo powerful

[@GEORGIEVICH88]

.. going through what ?! ... change your mentality !! ... there are more people less fortunate than you are !! .. be a survivor... be a fighter !! ... even if you go down, go down fighting !!!

[@tshannon237]

Keep battling for your mental health a lot of us are out there

[@bruceeaton4248]

Very well articulated! This shows how throughout their entire youth, all these women in the W need to build on a strong foundation so that off the court they will know exactly who they are. What do you suppose this foundation is? Hint: done properly they will never have gender or sexual orientation confusion.

[@gordonc2377]

I had no idea who she was until I saw that video of her launching a tshirt way up in the stands. Then I researched her, who is this beautiful number one pick? I then started watching WNBA games on and off and following her career and became a fan. I love her style of play and this video just made me respect her even more. Then Caitlin Clark burst into the scene and the WNBA got even more exciting. I now follow both the Aces and Fever and I look forward to the day when KP and CC will be teammates on USA squad.

[@robertdyke6688]

I am so happy for you

[@markway8208]

It is common for elite athletes to fall into an abyss of loneliness while growing up due to their obsession with improving and being the best. That is why it is so important to ensure kids have time to learn social skills while they are young so they can make friends and do other things away from their obsession, this allows them an outlet to express their emotions and frustration, or just someone to listen to them, to hug them, to tell them they have their back, all those things that only close friends that have build trust over the years would understand.

[@roy5737]

excellent video

[@back2sports]

Thx

[@kenjmyer]

So much fun watching her play. She's quick and does a great job when playing against Caitlin Clark. God bless you !

[@deltonkillen8024]

Every athlete in whatever sport needs to see this. If a player has a passion for a sport, they absolutely need a support structure. But they need to be rooted in the realization that one small injury can bring it all down. That they need to have a goal for their lives other than sports. God can provide all answers if you just listen.

[@Herbo4k]

Such a real soul .

[@Herbo4k]

She don’t even wanna burden people with her sorrows so she keeps it all in .. I feel that so much

[@dsmith7969]

Blessings to the plum family

[@dooval434]

Respect!!!

[@XRAY8506]

You worked hard for all you have!! You're an amazing ball player and love your attitude towards life. Ajau doesn't have a clue what she's talking about she's the one entitled!!

[@balaku4211]

I'm here cause Caitlin Clark showed her true woke side with the success she's had. KP trying to work out all her problems and trying to be successful tugs at the heart strings. I will be rooting for her as a person.

[@8neptune7]

Respect KP ✊🏾 GOD bless

[@madfan1593]

Kelsy, I adore you xoxo

[@5667hall]

You’re a great player but it is this story that will inspire young girls and women.

[@ddw76y]

I may not like or agree with all that she has said or done publicly, but I have much respect for Kelsey Plum. She's a tough, beautiful lady, and I've found myself watching the WNBA to see her play. Don't look back, yesterday's gone.