Indiana Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell stepped up as a last-minute replacement in the WNBA All Star Skills Challenge after teammate Erica Wheeler was unable to make it to Phoenix due to a worldwide technology issue that affected flights. Mitchell, who has never participated in the skills challenge before, is excited to represent the Fever and compete against other star players.
The event will feature Phoenix’s Brittney Griner, Sophie Cunningham, Connecticut’s Marina Mabrey, and Atlanta’s Allisha Gray. Mitchell expressed her enthusiasm for the challenge, stating that she will do her best to honor Wheeler and support the Fever organization. The winner of the contest will receive a prize from the league and $55,000 from Aflac as part of a partnership with the WNBA.
Despite the unexpected circumstances, Mitchell is ready to showcase her skills and have fun in the competition. Fans can look forward to seeing her compete alongside some of the top players in the WNBA. The last-minute change adds an element of excitement to the event, and Mitchell’s determination to represent her team well will make for an interesting and competitive Skills Challenge. Stay tuned to see how Mitchell performs in this exciting matchup.
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