Plum and Young Olympic success in Paris Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games approach, a historic achievement could be made by two exceptional athletes, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young. Both players have the rare opportunity to become the first basketball athletes to win gold medals in 3v3 and 5v5 formats at the Paris Olympics.
Plum and Young have been great women’s basketball players for several years. Plum, known for her scoring prowess and leadership on the court, has impressed fans and opponents. Her career milestones include setting the NCAA record for most points scored in a single season, earning a WNBA All-Star selection, and winning a WNBA championship.
On the other hand, Young has also been a force since her college days at Notre Dame. Known for her defense and all-around game, Young has quickly become one of the dominant guards in the WNBA.
A Historic Opportunity in Paris
The Paris 2024 Olympics present an opportunity for Plum and Young to make history. Winning gold medals in both formats would show players’ versatility in different game formats. Achieving this feat would set a bar for women’s Olympics for the women’s USA team to dominate in both formats and try to make the team with your WNBA teammate.
The Road Ahead
As the Paris Olympics get closer, Plum and Young remain focused on the WNBA season. The journey to Olympic gold is challenging and will have a lot of competition. However, their achievements prove they will be ready to compete anytime. Plum and Young are looking for another WNBA championship and two Olympic gold medals.
Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young are nearing a remarkable milestone in their careers. With the Olympics approaching, we eagerly await to see if these two outstanding athletes will make history.
