In the lead-up to a season that will present them with a chance at becoming just WNBA history’s second-ever team to accomplish a three-peat, the Las Vegas Aces have arrived to this season’s table with something that’s sure to concern the rest of their competition: another card to add to their already-unstoppable deck. Sprinting out in transition with a fired-up home crowd ready to erupt during a 9-0 run, Kate Martin makes her arrival into both the scoring column and the Aces’ history books, perfectly positioning herself along the left corner before draining a wide-open 3-point bucket. One of just four second-round picks to earn an Opening Day roster spot, Martin wasn’t wasteful in proving precisely why during the win on May 18, 2024. Mixing timely defense — including one jaw-dropping block despite a seven-inch size disadvantage — with veteran-like poise and IQ, Martin’s box score told the story quite well. Versatile and impactful during her debut, Martin recorded three points, five rebounds, three assists, one block, and one 3-pointer across 26 minutes of play. · May 18, 2024