One of the most compelling was Kelsey Plum making her debut with the Los Angeles Sparks after spending her entire professional career with the Las Vegas Aces' franchise to this point. Not to mention that the Sparks were facing the Golden State Valkyries in the expansion franchise's first-ever regular season game.

In the Sparks’ 84-67 win, Plum became the first player in league history to record at least 35 points, five assists, and five steals in a single game. She also set both the Sparks franchise record and the WNBA record for most points in a season opener.

Kelsey Plum broke the WNBA record for most points in a season opener, scoring 37 in her Sparks debut in an 84-67 win over the Valkyries.