From designer outfits to dancing grannies and everything in between, the WNBA design for 2021 was full of memorable moments. The WNBA’s coveted orange carpet was virtual this year, but the top players were still dressed to impress. Charli Collier’s day outfit was designed by Sergio Hudson, the stylist for former first lady Michelle Obama.
The Dallas Wings started the design by selecting Collier No. 1 overall. While Collier didn’t stay on the board long, she got support from fellow Texas Longhorn Kevin Durant before the design even started.
Shortly after her roster, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic welcomed the Texas native to the city.
I prepared your jersey too lol whatever team that may be π https://t.co/MkctmmlvTH
– Charli Collier β’ (@charlicollier) April 15, 2021
welcome to dallas! https://t.co/f6sDPuMOH7
– Luka Doncic (@ Inj7doncic) April 16, 2021
After being ranked No. 3 by the Atlanta Dream by the Atlanta Dream, 2021 NCAA tournament star Aari McDonald made sure fans knew how to pronounce her first name:
McDonald also received a shoutout from Chris Paul and new teammate Renee Montgomery.
Excited to see @AariMcdonald in the W …. watched her in the NCAA tournament and she’s tough !!!!! @WNBA
– Chris Paul (@ CP3) April 15, 2021
Welcome to the dream @AariMcdonald
Certified Baller! I see the heart π€ #WNBADraft– Renee Montgomery (@ReneeMontgomery) April 15, 2021
The New York Liberty chose Michaela Onyenwere with number 6, but it was her grandma who stole the show with these dance moves – and impressed Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal.
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Michaela Onyenwere’s grandmother gets up from the couch and breaks out some incredible dance moves after Onyenwere is summoned.
Here for πͺπ½ congratulations https://t.co/tMCMO2tuMk
– Bradley Beal (@ RealDealBeal23) April 15, 2021
Meanwhile, Chicago Sky star Candace Parker shared a bit of comedic relief from her daughter.
Calm down, my daughter is hilarious … (looks at the trip) “hey mom what round were you called up?” πππππ kids man … they humiliate the mess out of youπ
– Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) April 15, 2021
Parker was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks as the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft.