Olympic Champion Lindsey Vonn Receives an Ultimate Compliment as NBA All-Star Celebrity Coach
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Like every year, the much-awaited 2023 NBA Ruffles All-Star Celebrity Game returned with a glamorous setup. Moreover, the enticing basketball game witnessed skiing legend Lindsey Vonn as the assistant coach alongside Dwyane Wade for Team Wade. The 34-year-old was seen watching the players with her game face on. Moreover, looking at Vonn, the commentators gave her a special comment.
The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend commenced on 17 February at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Retired skier Lindsey Vonn appeared to cheer and coach Team Wade against, Team Ryan’s honorary captain and Utah Jazz team governor Ryan Smith.
Lindsey Vonn appears at the NBA All-Star Weekend in style
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The four-time overall World Cup champion stepped into the coaches’ shoes Friday. With her team performing well, Vonn continued to guide her players to increase their chances of winning ultimately. Amidst the match, the commentator had to compliment Vonn for her dedication. He stated, “All I know is that Lindsey Vonn might be the best athlete “.
Moreover, Lindsey added it to her Instagram story. While the commentator complimented Vonn, the main camera pointed at her. Vonn looked at it with a serious and fierce look as if nothing besides winning mattered to her during the game. It was a neck-to-neck game between Team Wade and Team Ryan, with the former taking over the match with an 81 – 78 win.
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Moreover, Vonn’s style of game was top-notch during the match. Her outfit perfectly complemented the NBA vibe. The ex-skier wore a tan sweater embellished with gold chain detailing alongside a classy pair of Gucci denim with a tan monogrammed hem. She donned an oversized jacket and brown leather mini bag. Lastly, Vonn aced two types of footwear on and off the field. She wore glittering heels while walking to the event. However, when she was on the wooden court, Vonn switched to plain white sneakers allowing her to move easily.
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Indeed, Vonn seems to be enjoying the game by taking it seriously. Not just that, before the game, she was also seen bonding with the players.
Lindsey Vonn gets along with a player from Team Wade
The NBA-All-Star game is a treat to watch, because only once a year, fans get to see some of the biggest stars from various industries exploring their skills in basketball. Celebrities turn up as players and coaches. Lindsey Vonn who stepped in as coach was seen to be interacting with a player from her team in a pre-game minute. Vonn imparted her NBA skills to singing sensation, Janelle Monae.
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Moreover, Moane added a story with Vonn and captioned it “Best team! @janellemonae” Undoubtedly, the event was a great hit with the players like Vonn, Lebron James, and many others stepping into different roles.
Edited by:
Anupama Ghosh