Kate Martin’s New Nickname Turning Heads After Matchup With Diana Taurasi

Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin has been turning heads since she entered the league. Martin has been one of the top contributing rookies on both ends of the floor, despite being picked out of the stands in the 2024 WNBA draft. 

 

She’s gone from a surprise first-round draft pick to an impact player on a championship roster.

In a previous postgame interview, Aces star Kelsey Plum gave Martin a nickname that has since lived on with the Iowa Hawkeyes product.

Martin entered the game late in the first quarter against the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday and the announcers referred to her as “Kate Money Martin.”

Plum’s label for the rookie may just stick with Martin for the rest of her career.

Oct 11, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22), guard Kelsey Plum (10), guard Jackie Young (0) and center Kiah Stokes (41) react to a play against the New York Liberty during the second half during game two of the 2023 WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

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When her name was called in the contest against Diana Taurasi and the Mercury, Martin was greeted with a roaring ovation from the crowd, via Heavens FX on X.

 

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When her name was called in the contest against Diana Taurasi and the Mercury, Martin was greeted with a roaring ovation from the crowd, via Heavens FX on X.

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She’s becoming a quick fan favorite in her short time in the league.

Indiana Fever Coach Christie Sides Blames Caitlin Clark Players Indiana fever After loss.

Watch the video below! Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides was dealt an an honor and a curse when the organization selected Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft . The Fever have played two games this season, both resulting in blowout losses. They recently lost to the New York Liberty 102-66 in their home opener. Sides has been under fire for her inability to coach Clark, with many fans calling for her firing. The Fever have struggled mightily, but Sides views these problems to be mainly on the defensive side of the ball. She had one message to the team following their massive loss to the Liberty. “Don’t let them keep punking us. Give it back,” said Sides, per Scott Agness on X. 

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks up the court Thursday, May 9, 2024, during the preseason game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream, 83-80.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks up the court Thursday, May 9, 2024, during the preseason game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream, 83-80.

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Indiana seems to be struggling on every level of the floor. While Sides may want the team to have a defensive identity, she may need to change her view, given the offensive weapons on the Fever.