Sue Bird, A’ja Wilson among stars to don fashionable pregame threads
The WNBA is back and the 2022 season began with plenty of familiar foes and fresh faces.
The Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics kicked things off with a matchup that saw three top four picks in NaLyssa Smith (No.2), Shakira Austin (No.3) and Emily Engstler (No. 4) in action. Mystics star Elena Delle Donne also played after opting out of the entire 2020 season and only playing three games in 2021.
Next up, Liz Cambage, Chennedy Carter and Jordin Canada made their debuts for the Los Angeles Sparks against defending champion Chicago Sky, with hometown hero Candace Parker and 2021 Finals MVP Kahleah Copper. The Sky added another former Finals MVP in Emma Meesseman in the offseason.
Becky Hammon made her coaching debut for the Las Vegas Aces, anchored by A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum, against the Phoenix Mercury. Tina Charles and Diamond DeShields joined Phoenix to complement Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith, but the team will still be without Brittney Griner, who is classified as “wrongfully detained” in Russia.
Lastly, the Minnesota Lynx, bolstered by veteran Sylvia Fowles, faced the Seattle Storm with their big three of Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd.
Before heading onto the hardwood for the first time this season, some stars dazzled with their pregame threads. Here are some of the season opener’s most memorable outfits.
Bird showed up to the first game of her 19th season with a head-turning leopard suit.
Coming home like a 𝐁𝐎𝐒𝐒. 🔥😎🐐@S10Bird x #TakeCover pic.twitter.com/Vrl5A2sJxw
Wilson has been a walking bucket throughout her career, so it’s only right that she paired the bucket hat with her pink first-day fit.
The Arrival 🧞♀️@_ajawilson22 // #ALLIN ♦️♠️ pic.twitter.com/0PiJ7xp0os
The Sky’s assortment of pregame threads included Parker showing love to the Chicago Bulls.
Look good, feel good
Feel good…you know the rest 😎#skytown | @CrownRoyal pic.twitter.com/h9QU5tTkXu
Phoenix’s stars showed off a wide variety of fashion styles.
Showed up to show out. pic.twitter.com/f43XLzt7qr
Lexie Brown, Chiney Ogwumike, Carter and Cambage approached the season opener with their own flair.
𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙥 💧#TimeToShow pic.twitter.com/MtlZnMLI9D
Alysha Clark‘s custom nails showed that fashion isn’t just limited to clothing.
2️⃣2️⃣
.@Alysha_Clark‘s custom nails are EVERYTHING 🤩 pic.twitter.com/dNndjBX5zB
Clark’s teammates primarily donned earth tones, with Natasha Cloud‘s personalized shirt standing out from the bunch.
Game Day Drip 💧 pic.twitter.com/FHh41ZIHj9