Yahoo Sports Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook among NBA stars showing support for WNBA
Before the WNBA tipped off its 25th season, NBA players showed support for their counterparts.
The Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton kicked things off on Thursday night, sporting jerseys of the Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith before their prime-time win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Tough! #RallytheValley https://t.co/Ao3TiL3w4F
— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) May 14, 2021
Paul wrapped up his postgame interview with the "Inside the NBA" crew with a shoutout to the WNBA.
"Shoutout to the WNBA ladies starting their season tomorrow, too. Appreciate y'all," Paul said, signing off his interview with Ernie Johnson.
.@Suns win... @cp3 gives shout-out to @wnba. pic.twitter.com/cn4Tl32TiZ
— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) May 14, 2021
The @WNBA season begins today!
We want to wish the @PhoenixMercury the best this season 💜🧡 #4TheValley pic.twitter.com/ZJxHIfnxUQ— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) May 14, 2021
Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook show support for WNBA
The Brooklyn Nets, who share the Barclays Center with the New York Liberty, wished the Liberty a good season, leading off with Kevin Durant.
Shouts to the @nyliberty! We'll be supporting you all the way 👊#SeafoamSZN | #WNBA pic.twitter.com/bfJhMdzVCZ
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) May 14, 2021
Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook donned an Elena Delle Donne jersey, then his Wizards teammates took the court for pregame warm-ups in WNBA shirts. On Saturday, Westbrook took in the Sky-Mystics game and also announced a colorway that supports women's empowerment and the WNBA.
𝐅𝐚𝐦 over everything 👊@russwest44 x @De11eDonne #TogetherDC | #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/h5hyFV5BVC
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) May 14, 2021
Repping’ the #WNBA 🧡#WizCavs | @WNBA pic.twitter.com/FBxhyZYgO3
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) May 14, 2021
.@russwest44 in the house supporting 👏 Appreciate it!#TogetherDC | #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/zy7RKcKYqp
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) May 15, 2021
Around the NBA, other teams and players joined in the support.
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— x - NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 15, 2021
Support the W. #CountIt pic.twitter.com/zp4sXC3w2W
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 15, 2021
Looking fresh in those @wnba warm-ups #CountIt pic.twitter.com/ER0C9yr75o
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) May 15, 2021
Celebrate the @WNBA 🙌#CountIt | @IndianaFever pic.twitter.com/mymdxmJoyz
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 15, 2021
Trying to buy some @WNBA jerseys. Can someone shoot me a link ? I seen some fire joints I need in my collection. Thanks in advance
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) May 14, 2021
I freaking love this:
Both the Pistons and Nuggets coaching staffs are wearing @WNBA 25th anniversary polos in tonight’s game as the WNBA kicks off their season tonight.
I’m not sure if every team in the @NBA is doing this but I hope they are!— Katy Winge (@katywinge) May 15, 2021
#CountIt pic.twitter.com/eXHdqEPKQI
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) May 15, 2021
With this Tweet, we are standing with the WNBA and the entire W community to elevate women in sports and shine a light on the social justice causes they're fighting for.
Retweet or Tweet using #WNBATwitter, and watch on WNBA Twitter Live. #CountIt https://t.co/2yWexdsNVP— NBA (@NBA) May 14, 2021
🧡 #CountIt pic.twitter.com/9sQQJIFY4u
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 14, 2021
Happy 25th season tip-off day, @WNBA! #CountIt pic.twitter.com/0RTr2XYayE
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) May 15, 2021
Keep gettin’ the W @WNBA 🧡 pic.twitter.com/WFuLOHfAm5
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) May 15, 2021
That’s a W 🧡
Happy opening day @WNBA #CountIt pic.twitter.com/axj51k9vDh— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) May 14, 2021
The W is BACK.
Good luck on your season, @WNBA! pic.twitter.com/VjItQuEpCk— x - NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 14, 2021
Orange hoodie crew stand up 🗣#CountIt pic.twitter.com/oZDTVpvh36
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 14, 2021
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Go get that W tonight @IndianaFever 👏 https://t.co/ALWWcOuBoP— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 14, 2021
New York Jets pick WNBA team to support?
The New York Jets seemed to accidentally pick a WNBA team when their Twitter profile hashtag #TakeFlight was converted into the official hashtag for the Dallas Wings.
Of course, the Wings poked fun at mixup, especially since the Jets probably should be supporting the home-state New York Liberty. The Jets quickly amended their profile, and doubled down on their Liberty commitment.
Love seeing the support between leagues! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/bVF8K54SMn
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 13, 2021
#OwnTheCrown #OwnTheCrown #OwnTheCrown #OwnTheCrown #OwnTheCrown #OwnTheCrown #OwnTheCrown
Let's get it, @nyliberty!! ✈️🗽 pic.twitter.com/galzRmypoT— New York Jets (@nyjets) May 14, 2021
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