How many champions can say Prince threw them a celebration for winning the finals? The women of the Minnesota Lynx can.
According to the Star Tribune, Prince threw a three hour concert for the ladies and to say they had a blast is an understatement.
Prince started the party with “Purple Rain” shortly after 12:30 a.m. even though the champs hadn’t arrived yet. Within a few hits including “Let’s Go Crazy,” he was showing his respect, congratulating the Lynx “on a job well done.” On the two video screens in the NPG Music Club, a newly made slide featured the Lynx logo and the words “2015 WNBA Champions.”
The lengthy opening set was heavy on hits including “Kiss,” “When Doves Cry,” “Sign ‘o’ the Times,” “Guitar” (with a great exchange between Grantis and Prince on guitar),“Hot Thang” (“hot thang, world champs,” he sang) and a mashup of Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” and the Time’s “Cool.” At one point, Warfield and Minnieweather broke into their own funky refrain of “we are the champions.”
“I didn’t expect this party,” Moore said.
What did she think of the performance?
“Unbelievable.”
The Lynx played in an incredible 5 games for their hardware and it was much deserved. If you havent caught the games, google the highlights. Some of Maya Moore and MVP, Sylvia Fowles, best moments.