The basketball world was set abuzz recently when New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu struck the iconic pose of Turkish Olympics shooter Yusuf Dikec after her teammate Breanna Stewart drained a remarkable three-pointer against the New York Sparks.
The photo of Ionescu mimicking Dikec’s celebration spread like wildfire on the Socials, captivating fans and sparking conversations about sportsmanship, unique celebrations, and the global reach of basketball. While some Fans praised her, others trashed her saying it was corny.
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While the players were back to their usual outings in the WNBA, one thing was certain, the Olympics being at the back of their minds. That much became clear during the New York Liberty game, when gold medalist Ionescu performed a legendary celebration, striking the famous ‘Yusuf Dikec pose‘ and emulating the 10m air pistol silver medalist.
This particular celebration came after her teammate, Breanna Stewart, scored a wonderful three-pointer against the Los Angeles Sparks. Ionescu could not contain her excitement as she brought out the famous Dikec pose in front of the whole world watching.
On the other hand, Stewart had a monster game, scoring 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting in the 103-68 blowout victory. In addition to her 18 points, Ionescu had six assists and four rebounds in the victory.
The viral moment featuring Sabrina Ionescu and Yusuf Dikec’s pose after a WNBA teammate’s three-pointer may be gross but that’s how she chose to celebrate the moment. Do you all think Sabrina Ionescu did too much with her celebration?
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