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Kelsey Plum surprised Dream coach with a mid-fall bear hug
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Cory Woodroof, For The Win , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 6, 2026
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Key points Kelsey Plum, the team's new superstar guard, was involved in an accidental bear hug with Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko. Further details about the game and the incident can be found County Daily News, which reported on the unexpected encounter between Plum and Smesko.
A notable incident occurred during a recent basketball game involving the Phoenix Mercury. Kelsey Plum, the team's new superstar guard, was involved in an accidental bear hug with Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko.
The incident happened while Plum was attempting to gain possession of the basketball. This took place during the Mercury's road loss on Wednesday night.
Further details about the game and the incident can be found County Daily News, which reported on the unexpected encounter between Plum and Smesko.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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