When one of the NBA’s marquee events took over a city famous for another noteworthy “marquee,” the WNBA presence was strong and let everyone know that the league is here to stay.
From philanthropic events to the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game to the USA Basketball scrimmage to Candace Parker judging the Dunk Contest (and how could we forget Ari Chambers?), women’s basketball’s presence was definitely felt throughout the Windy City for NBA All-Star.
Here is just some of how women’s basketball showed up and took over the City of Broad Shoulders.
#WNBA Orange Hoodie Gate all #NBAAllStar weekend. Didn’t expect to see 1 on day 1 though
Me: love your hoodie
Him in a thick accent. Definitely not American: oh yeah. i got it off fanatics bc of Kobe
Me: 😔🙏🏾💔 pic.twitter.com/KiB37CHTdF— 𝔼𝕓. (@EbtheCeleb) February 12, 2020
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8bo5YnnjYi/
Kicking off #NBAAllStar in the #EqualityLounge with #WNBA legend @Catchin24 who’s teaching me some moves. We know that when we shoot together, we score! Join us this weekend: https://t.co/gKPz7672TQ pic.twitter.com/nriLumM2zT
— Shelley Zalis (@ShelleyZalis) February 15, 2020
If you are out in Chicago this weekend rocking your #WNBA hoodie for #NBAAllStar festivities, make sure you post a photo and tag us!
📸: @IndianaFever pic.twitter.com/5UjMyg8Foi
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 14, 2020
Swooping into #LegendsAllStar Week with @airswoopes22.#NBAAllStar #NBA #WNBA pic.twitter.com/SUBu2PRVaQ
— Bridget Gannon (@Bridget_Gannon_) February 14, 2020
HEY #NBAALLSTAR WASSSSSSSS GOOD? pic.twitter.com/lFee9VsWGW
— Elizabeth Cambage (@ecambage) February 14, 2020
Music holds a special place in my heart. So proud to be a part of #adidasLegacy program for the World’s Best Career Day. #ChangeIsATeamSport @adidas #createdwithadidas pic.twitter.com/1gG8UJTLBa
— Elizabeth Cambage (@ecambage) February 16, 2020
#NBAAllStar Full Court Press Clinic#WNBA Legends Danielle Campbell, Carolyn Moos, Nakia Sanford, Adrian Strong & Sheryl Swoopes coached @GirlsIncChicago.#NBA Legends Mike James, Cliff Levingston, Johnny Newman & Julian Wright coached @champsmentoring.#LegendsCare https://t.co/ykdet5c7aL
— Bridget Gannon (@Bridget_Gannon_) February 15, 2020
#NBAAllStar Full Court Press Clinic#WNBA Legends Danielle Campbell, Carolyn Moos, Nakia Sanford, Adrian Strong & Sheryl Swoopes coached @GirlsIncChicago.#NBA Legends Mike James, Cliff Levingston, Johnny Newman & Julian Wright coached @champsmentoring.#LegendsCare https://t.co/ykdet5c7aL
— Bridget Gannon (@Bridget_Gannon_) February 15, 2020
Thanks to @ScottONeil and @CathyEngelbert for joining me for conversations today @SBRadio Road Show presented by @KemperLesnik in Chicago. Two of the brightest sports execs you’ll ever hear from. Podcast of both conversations coming soon. #SBRNBAAllStar #NBAAllStar #wnba #nba pic.twitter.com/5UtqK6UTVQ
— SportsBusinessRadio (@SBRadio) February 13, 2020
My annual “ask NBA players only about the WNBA during NBA All Star Media Day” 😈😈😈😈 pic.twitter.com/pctdY4ZeW0
— Arielle (Ari) Chambers (@ariivory) February 16, 2020
@ecambage made an in-store appearance today at @footlocker in Chicago alongside @Dame_Lillard and @PUSHA_T to kick-off @NBAAllStar. During the Q & A she spoke on how going through hard times made her stronger. #wnba #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Qrj5DClKDv
— Khristina Williams (@Khristina2334) February 15, 2020
@ecambage made an in-store appearance today at @footlocker in Chicago alongside @Dame_Lillard and @PUSHA_T to kick-off @NBAAllStar. During the Q & A she spoke on how going through hard times made her stronger. #wnba #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Qrj5DClKDv
— Khristina Williams (@Khristina2334) February 15, 2020
#WNBA x @NBA #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Jhqb40oHjE
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
Cheyenne can’t help but to dance when she’s on the court. 💃😂@jrnba | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/h1GV791z8B
— Chicago Sky (@wnbachicagosky) February 14, 2020
Smile 😁 it’s #NBAAllStar weekend. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/foRcR8LGNK
— Chicago Sky (@wnbachicagosky) February 14, 2020
CP and Muggsy leading clinics for @jrnba 🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/eJlQJpIdTc
— Chicago Sky (@wnbachicagosky) February 14, 2020
AND SHE BROUGHT THE HEAT 🔥🔥#WNBAKicks pic.twitter.com/DXFUiYcRn4
— Chicago Sky (@wnbachicagosky) February 14, 2020
.@diamonddoesit1 making her coaching debut. ⛹️♀ pic.twitter.com/FrEEb163X6
— Chicago Sky (@wnbachicagosky) February 15, 2020
CHICAGO LEGEND @horacegrant54 + @diamonddoesit1 pic.twitter.com/bkLaLoUyF7
— Chicago Sky (@wnbachicagosky) February 15, 2020
.@bigmamastef bringing the moves for the @usabasketball scrimmage halftime?!? 😂 pic.twitter.com/JSHe0bptNw
— Chicago Sky (@wnbachicagosky) February 15, 2020
What is on this paper??? 🧐🧐 pic.twitter.com/qiCclAeuA6
— Chicago Sky (@wnbachicagosky) February 15, 2020
At home, but reppin’ that 🔴⚪️🔵 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/SIDr3FyOHz
— Chicago Sky (@wnbachicagosky) February 16, 2020
We’ve seen some 🔥 fits so far at #NBAAllStar
Let us know who you think has brought the most heat this weekend👀 #WNBASlay
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 16, 2020
Running it back to Friday night when Cheyenne Parker participated in the @nbacares @SpecialOlympics Game 🏅 pic.twitter.com/DDQasDllOb
— Chicago Sky (@wnbachicagosky) February 17, 2020
NBA All-Star weekend = ✅ pic.twitter.com/TZNI94ZVQ9
— Chicago Sky (@wnbachicagosky) February 17, 2020
That hoodie 👀 https://t.co/atyuhbiqUD
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 14, 2020
.@ecambage x #WNBAKicks pic.twitter.com/NBnMqESnez
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 14, 2020
.@iamArielAtkins x #WNBAKicks pic.twitter.com/CKUm7WgztT
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 14, 2020
.@33katielou x #WNBAKicks pic.twitter.com/MAMNWDeV1x
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 14, 2020
.@Layshiac x #WNBAKicks pic.twitter.com/mJau8B5xBa
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 14, 2020
😳 @cgray209 is not playin’ around #RufflesCelebGame
📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/iqtWiJiiEm
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
This back and forth between @Chiney321 and @_ajawilson22 is hilarious 😂 pic.twitter.com/xab3l20x78
— espnW (@espnW) February 15, 2020
.@cgray209 signing off from the #RufflesCelebGame with a W! 👏 pic.twitter.com/E0AarknTWE
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
“At the end of the day we’re all winners, right?” 😂@_ajawilson22 signing off from the #RufflesCelebGame pic.twitter.com/Yo5hatPM6s
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
Portrait mode. 📸 #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/lGPKdHg1BO
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
📸📸 #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/tx67JaDJyE
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
Yesterday @Nnemkadi30, @Layshiac, @33katielou and @itsreneem_ stopped by the @jrnba Day! #NBAAllStar 📸 ⬇️https://t.co/8rawjfeU63
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
Yesterday @Nnemkadi30, @Layshiac, @33katielou and @itsreneem_ stopped by the @jrnba Day! #NBAAllStar 📸 ⬇️https://t.co/8rawjfeU63
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
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D & 🇺🇸 #USABWNT have taken the court at Wintrust in Chicago!
📲💻 https://t.co/Ytp0awPJ5M pic.twitter.com/8IeQd729oN
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) February 15, 2020
“It’s the ultimate sign of respect.” @DianaTaurasi discusses what it means to wear red, white and blue from the @usabasketball scrimmage in Chicago 📍 pic.twitter.com/LNnJSbisrd
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
Rook ▶️ rook
We can’t wait to see what @33katielou and @PHEEsespieces do in year ✌️ pic.twitter.com/OHlVXUpf2a
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
We stan for @cgray209‘s dance moves 🤣💃 pic.twitter.com/QOqLXarY78
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
🇺🇸 @PHEEsespieces signing off from the @usabasketball scrimmage in Chicago 🏀 pic.twitter.com/QGAuUpw8KX
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 15, 2020
You = here for basketball
A’ja, Chels & Syl = here to entertain pic.twitter.com/sv2zoz9R5W— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) February 16, 2020
Dwyane Wade and Candace Parker lead the crowd in honoring David Stern, Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant during a 24.2 second clock run up. pic.twitter.com/G0GCpnPhqF
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2020
🇺🇸 @usabasketball is in the house tonight for #StateFarmSaturday pic.twitter.com/PwypyQdaL2
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 16, 2020
.@S10Bird and @mPinoe taking in the #StateFarmSaturday action courtside 🏀 pic.twitter.com/CD3WBOnfq1
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 16, 2020
Privledged to honor the lives of David & Kobe alongside @paugasol https://t.co/XEROa26DZ3
— Sue Bird (@S10Bird) February 15, 2020
One final All-Star weekend practice at 📍 DePaul University
Catching up with two-time Olympic Team assistant @CoachDougBruno! pic.twitter.com/Lt1RrZYt6o
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) February 16, 2020
“Every time you get young girls & boys eyes on what we’re doing, they see – it’s a normalization – women playing basketball at the highest level.
They grow up knowing that. They become decision makers & they want to invest in us. Always remember that.” @LynxCoachReeve ✊🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/VwRLiDaAJO
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) February 17, 2020
