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Dwayne Wade and Michael Phelps Join Sports World in Approving Lindsey Vonn’s New Career in NBA After All Star Game

Published 02/19/2023, 7:45 AM EST

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Having retired from her sport in 2019, Lindsey Vonn has a lot of free time on her hands now. The former Alpine queen is utilizing this time to explore her new talents and hobbies. Recently, Vonn was spotted at the 2023 NBA All-Stars game. However, she wasn’t there just as a part of the audience. Instead, what she did that evening gave her ideas for a profession she can explore in this post-retirement period.

Clips from the event show the athlete actively taking part in discussing the strategies of Team Wade. Turns out the skier was the assistant coach for the said team. Earlier today, Vonn took to her Instagram to share photos and videos from the tournament. Furthermore, she pun-intendedly mentioned that she might as well add this newfound role to her resume. Stars of the sporting world like Dwyane Wade and Michael Phelps gave a green flag to the idea.

Lindsey Vonn at the 2023 NBA All-Star game

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On 17th February 2023, the 72nd NBA All-star game commenced in full swing. This season marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most-awaited NBA events of the year. Famous Alpine Skier Lindsey Vonn attended the event as the assistant coach of Team Wade. On 19th February, she took to her Instagram handle to share photos from the event.

Vonn shared photos with different celebrities present at the event. These included photos with the Antetokounmpo brothers (Giannis, Thanasis, and Alex), Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, musician Jane Mońae, Frances Tiafoe, etc. Adding a caption to the post she wrote, “Adding assitant coach to the resume! 😂 this was so much fun! A team of amazing people that earned a big win at the celebrity all star game last night. Undefeated 💪🏻 #teamDwade”

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In one of these photos, Vonn was having a serious conversation with the Team Coach, Dwyane Wade. Another one captured how she took part in a discussion where the team was strategizing its moves. In the last video added to the post, Vonn can be seen giving off the true coach vibe. Judging by the reaction of her teammates, Vonn sure would make a good coach.

All hail the assistant coach

Soon after the post was uploaded, friends and fans of the star took to the comments section to share their thoughts. The coach of the winning team, Dwyane Wade, commented, “Winner!” GOAT Swimmer, Michael Phelps also made his way to the comments section. Hyping the skier, he wrote, “Get it coach!”

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Referring to the last video, Frances Tiafoe wrote, “Bro last slide you was wayyy too locked in.” Similarly, NBA Champion and coach Phil Handy added, “Looking like a real coach with the hands on the hips 😂😂😂.” Fans also rejoiced after looking at this new side of Lindsey.

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Judging by the photos and videos, do you think Lindsey Vonn will make a good coach?

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Aaradhana Singh

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Aaradhana Singh is a US Sports writer for EssentiallySports. The holder of a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, Aaradhana has previously worked as an editor/writer with Asiana Times for the better part of a year. A sports person at heart with a curious mind, Aaradhana is someone who is always up for fun and adventure.
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Jahnabi Choudhury