From designer outfits to dancing grandmothers and everything in between, the WNBA concept of 2021 was full of unforgettable moments. The prestigious orange carpet of the WNBA was virtual this year, but the best prospects were still dressed to impress. Charli Collier’s design day outfit was designed by Sergio Hudson, the stylist for former first lady Michelle Obama.
The Dallas Wings started the concept by Collier no. 1 to select. Although Collier did not stay on the board for long, she received support from fellow Texas Longhorn Kevin Durant before the concept even began.
Shortly after her selection, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic welcomed the Texas native to the city.
I also have your jersey ready, brool, whatever team it may be 😌 https://t.co/MkctmmlvTH
– Charli Collier @ (@charlicollier) 15 April 2021
Welcome to Dallas! https://t.co/f6sDPuMOH7
– Luka Doncic (@ luka7doncic) 16 April 2021
After Aari McDonald, the NCAA Tournament star in 2021, the overall no. 3 by Atlanta Dream, he made fans know how to pronounce her first name:
McDonald also gets a call from Chris Paul and new teammate Renee Montgomery.
Excited to watch @AariMcdonald in the W …. watched her in the ncaa tournament and she is tough !!!!! @WNBA
– Chris Paul (@ CP3) 15 April 2021
Welcome to the dream @AariMcdonald
Certified Baller! I see the heart 🖤 #WNBADraft– Renee Montgomery (@ReneeMontgomery) 15 April 2021
The New York Liberty chose Michaela Onyenwere with the number 6 choice, but it was her grandmother who stole the show with these dance moves – and impressed the all-star Washington Wizards, Bradley Beal.
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Michaela Onyenwere’s grandmother gets up from the couch and breaks out some incredible dance moves after Onyenwere was set up.
Congratulations htt https://t.co/tMCMO2tuMk
Bradley Beal (@ RealDealBeal23) 15 April 2021
Meanwhile, Chicago Sky star Candace Parker shares some comic relief from her daughter.
Quietly my daughter is hilarious …. (looks at the concept) “hey mom, in what round are you lined up?” 😂😂😂😂😂 kids man … they humiliate the mess out of you
– Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) 15 April 2021
Parker was selected as the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks.