The WNBA really has something for every taste, for men and women alike. These women can pull off any style, from LBDs and stilettos just as much as more gender-neutral fits with the maddest kicks available. With the league finally embracing the spectrum of WNBA players, and the feminine side no longer being the only “acceptable” image, many of the players have been able to truly showcase their style and we are here for it.
NBA fits are often seen, from whole dedicated Instagram accounts to the players themselves making sure that their pre-game drip is on point and showcased to their fans. Whilst we are used to seeing PJ Tucker walking in with some of the hottest kicks on foot and in hand, Westbrook coming in with some avantgarde options and Shump taking some fashion risks, the stylish women of the WNBA are not seen often enough, so in this series, we will be showing you some of the best-dressed women and help you cop some of their heat.
We are going to look at 3 categories of players: WNBA Icons, Fashion Forward Stars, and Up and Coming Talent.
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WNBA Icon: Sue Bird
First off, we have the one and only Sue Bird. Sue has been in the league 17 years and is the current reigning champ. With 4 championships under her belt, she is one of the WNBA greats, and an icon for many young basketball players. Her style has really developed over the years and her tomboy chic has cemented itself. A self-declared sneakerhead, Sue always brings the heat, whether she is wearing one of her Kyrie PEs on the court, rocking some Off White AJ1s courtside, or being front and centre of the activism which has been an integral part of the WNBA from its inception.
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Her style is effortless, her knowledge of sneakers runs deep, and we love that her outfits can be easily replicated for everyday freshness.
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WNBA Fashion-Forward Star: Ty Young
Next up, Ty Young. What to say about Ty – one of the most fashion-forward, eclectic, ever-changing, stars in the WNBA. Ty’s sneaker collection spans more than 500 pairs, a passion that started over 15 years ago and includes some of the most iconic silhouettes, from AJ1s to Pippen’s, Penny’s, Kobe’s and Lebron’s, she is often compared to PJ Tucker. Many might not know, but Ty went to Laney High School – yes that Laney – and both her number 11 and MJs 23 are now retired. She was the first female from Laney to be drafted into the WNBA, however, the Aces superstar, is yet to have a sneaker endorsement deal.
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Although Ty has been in talks with several brands, and her collection keeps growing, she doesn’t let that set her back as she keeps rocking her mad kicks and showing us all how it’s done on the court.
WNBA Up and Coming Talent: Haily Van Lith
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Last but not least, Up and Coming talent. If you don’t follow college ball, you might not have heard these names before, but this is the kind of talent you don’t want to miss out on. Hailey Van Lith has been making headlines for a while – not only because she is one of the top 10 college recruits, averaging 34.4pts per game and a 4x World Cup gold medallist, she was also one of Kobe’s proteges.
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The Louisville commit had a special bond with Kobe, who appreciated her work ethic, mentality on the court, and admitted Van Lith reminded him of his younger self. This has led to Hailey having an insane collection of Kobe’s that she rocks on-court, and some incredibly special pairs, given to her by Kobe himself. Her most prized possession are her Carpe Diems, the first pair Kobe ever gifted her. With the passing of Kobe and Gigi and the immeasurable loss the whole world felt, we find some solace knowing that there is a generation of stars, trained by Kobe, that will be gracing the big screens soon, carrying on his legacy on and off the court.
That wraps up our first series of WNBA ASOC and we thought we would leave you with some dope accounts to follow both for league fits, and basketball talent/content.
Accounts to follow for fits:
@WSLAM, @WNBAKicks and @LeagueFits
Dope Female ballers:
