Rae Burrell’s game-day look puts spotlight on one thing: Legs, legs and more legs originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Sparks know how to build excitement before tipoff, and Rae Burrell gave fans another reason to tune in Monday night.
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Ahead of the Sparks’ home matchup against the Seattle Storm at Crypto.com Arena, the team shared a tunnel walk video featuring Burrell arriving in a stylish game-day outfit that immediately caught fans’ attention. While her all-black look was sharp from head to toe, it was one feature that stole the show: legs, legs and more legs.
The confident pregame entrance quickly became one of the Sparks’ most talked-about social media posts before the game tipped off.
Rae Burrell turns heads before Sparks-Storm matchup
Burrell arrived wearing a sleek black outfit paired with heels that highlighted her long legs as she made her way through the arena. The Sparks’ social media team showcased the look with its usual tunnel walk video, and fans wasted little time reacting as Los Angeles prepared to host Seattle in a key Western Conference matchup.
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Game-day fashion has become a major part of the WNBA experience, and Burrell has consistently been among the league’s most stylish players. Monday’s look only reinforced that reputation.
Burrell is playing some of the best basketball of her career
The fashion statement comes as Burrell continues enjoying the best season of her WNBA career.
The 26-year-old guard entered Monday averaging 11.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 43.6% from the field for the Sparks. Her expanded offensive role has made her an important contributor for Los Angeles as the team continues pushing for a postseason spot.
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Burrell has scored in double figures in four of her last five games, including back-to-back 19-point performances against the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx before adding 17 points against Toronto. Her ability to score on the perimeter while defending multiple positions has made her one of the Sparks’ most reliable wings.
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Sparks looking to bounce back
Los Angeles entered Monday night’s contest with an 8-10 record, sitting fifth in the Western Conference. The matchup against the Storm presents an opportunity to get back on track after consecutive road losses and gain ground in the playoff race. Seattle, meanwhile, came into the game at 5-17 and looking to snap a two-game skid of its own.
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With Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby and Burrell leading the way, the Sparks hope to build momentum during the second half of the season. Before the opening tip, however, Burrell had already made an impression.
Her tunnel walk proved once again that when it comes to WNBA game-day fashion, sometimes one great outfit is all it takes to get everyone talking, and on Monday night, it was all about legs.
