Hollywood star Aubrey Plaza tore ACL after playing knockout at WNBA All-Star weekend

Publish date: 2024-07-26

Hollywood star Aubrey Plaza suffered an ACL injury during the WNBA All-Star weekend. It happened while playing a game of ‘knockout’ at the Phoenix Mercury practice facility. The incident happened sometime between the skills event and the actual game.

Aubrey Plaza was seen at the WNBA All-Star game with crutches and an ice pack on her knee while sitting with the WNBA legend Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe. During the match, the former was also seen getting help from Sue Bird. Sports commentator Ryan Ruocco reported on the matter.

Aubrey was planning on blending in the crowd and going undercover for somebody else. Ironically, she attracted more attention to herself. Justine Brown posted an Instagram story with a picture of the actress stretching before the game.

I guess that stretching didn't exactly pay off
Justine Brown commenting on Aubrey Plaza’s injury via Instagram Stories

While she didn’t expect the injury, she posted a picture after the incident, posing a thumbs up for the camera. Plaza seemed to laugh at the injury thereafter. Although, this wasn’t the first time the ‘Criminal Minds’ actress tore her ACL. Back in 2016, Aubrey incurred the injury while playing basketball for a Los Angeles women’s recreation league.

“Good Luck World”: Aubrey Plaza for the Paris Olympics

Aubrey Plaza unveiled the much anticipated USA Basketball team for the women’s side that will head to the upcoming Paris Olympics. The lineup features several WNBA legends even though some rookie stars didn’t make the cut. The sports enthusiast had a strong message for the fans in the promo.

I'm not sure if you've heard but women's basketball is having a moment and its not about to end.
Aubrey Plaza via USA Basketball X

There was much news about Caitlin Clark not making it to the team. It strengthened especially after she beat team Team USA playing alongside WNBA All-Stars in the 2024 All-Star game. However, she had only good things to say about the team and the great players it has.

"Um, no. They're really good. They have plenty of talent on that team… Four years prior, I'm pretty sure Team WNBA beat Team USA… If anything, it shows how good this league is."

Caitlin Clark on Team WNBA's win and whether it served as vindication for them not being chosen… pic.twitter.com/CVYMPeW1eR

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 21, 2024

The USA Basketball team is an amalgamation of great players. In the history of National Basketball teams, this was the second time that every player held at least one Olympic or World Cup gold medal. Collectively the team holds 15 Olympic gold medals and 18 FIBA Women’s World Cup titles. As such, they remain the team to beat in the tournament.

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