Naomi Osaka pays tribute to NBA star Allen Iverson in basketball-themed US Open outfit
Summary
Naomi Osaka paid tribute to basketball star Allen Iverson by wearing a basketball-style outfit at the US Open tennis tournament. She wore cornrows and an arm sleeve like Iverson and said the outfit was her way of honoring him.Key Facts
- Naomi Osaka won her first-round match at the US Open against Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets.
- Osaka wore a long white skirt and a gray hoodie with newspaper clippings printed on it.
- She revealed cornrows and wore an arm sleeve, both signature parts of Allen Iverson’s look.
- Iverson is a Hall of Fame NBA player known for his fashion influence and playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Osaka called Iverson a fashion trailblazer who changed how NBA players dress.
- Iverson posted on Instagram saying he was a big fan of Osaka and looked forward to meeting her.
- Osaka has a history of wearing creative outfits at tennis events, including a kimono-inspired look at Wimbledon and a jellyfish-themed outfit at the Australian Open.
- Osaka is sponsored by Nike, which inspired the basketball theme for her outfit.
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