The vet and the rookie's friendship knows no bounds.
The back-to-back defending WNBA champions showed just how much they love their own at the third annual IXs Awards, an awards show honoring women who are spearheading the fight for equality in sports. This year’s show was hosted by the Aces and Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on June 17, and the ceremony included the sweetest of shoutouts between a certain vet and rookie.
When Martin’s name was announced, A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and other Aces players immediately stood up from their tables to hype up their rookie.“I’m so lucky, wow,” Martin said, before presenting the Game Changer award to Kristi Yamaguchi.Any WNBA rookie would, indeed, be so lucky to have the overwhelming support of their team on and off the court.. “Really, it means the world to all female athletes and everyone who’s wanted to play sports.
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