From her standout college career to her debut season in the WNBA, Olivia Miles’ goggles have become her trademark look.
Every iconic player comes into the league with a signature, a distinct style, move, or look that makes them instantly recognizable. Barely a season into her WNBA career with the Minnesota Lynx, Olivia Miles has already locked hers down through pure, effortless swagger and those signature sports goggles.
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Taken second overall in the draft, she’s already put herself right in the middle of the Rookie of the Year race and even sparking early MVP chatter.
But arguably one of the most important things about her season is the fact that she’s led the Minnesota Lynx to the best team in the league ahead of the playoffs.
Olivia Miles opens up on her iconic goggles
Featuring on the Welcome To The Party YouTube video, Olivia Miles was asked about why she chooses to wear goggles instead of something like contact lenses.
She said: “I get asked that all the time actually. I think I started wearing them when I was in first grade and ever since then it’s kind of just become a part of my brand I guess and I like the way I look with them.”
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Eyewear has a long history of tagging along with serious talent over the years. In the NBA, icons like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and Horace Grant stacked up 13 combined championship rings while wearing their signature specs.
Meanwhile, in the WNBA, stars like Allisha Gray have turned protective goggles into a trendy look.
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