Furthermore, Los Angeles Sparks' star guard Kelsey Plum — slotted sixth by both the fans and media — ranked 16th in the player vote, another surprise to many. In similar fashion to Clark, Plum's low rank spurred a plethora of online reactions.

Game respects game, but Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum wasn't interested in a rival fan sitting courtside prior to Sunday's loss to the Chicago Sky. Plum tossed a Sparks shirt to a Caitlin Clark supporter in the first row during pre-game, jokingly telling the fan to "do better" in front of the home team.