The Los Angeles Sparks signaled their intent to accelerate the timeline of their rebuild with the acquisition of All-Star guard Kelsey Plum in a sign-and-trade deal during WNBA free agency. It’s a new beginning for Plum, who had spent the first eight seasons of her career with the Las Vegas Aces.

Before every game, Kelsey Plum spends 5 to 10 minutes visualizing how she wants to show up on the court. And usually, that’s with a huge grin—which is why you’ll often catch her cheesing during intense moments in the action. “Energy is infectious,” she says. “You can’t always control if you make shots, but you definitely can control your energy.”