The WNBA has often struggled to break through the larger cultural zeitgeist. Particularly as compared to the NBA.
But that wasn’t the case this past week.
One of the WNBA’s most notable players, Kysre Gondrezick, set the internet ablaze recently when folks saw her sitting courtside at a Houston Rockets game.
The visual largely speaks for itself:
— Kysre Gondrezick (@KysreRae) November 26, 2022
Gondrezick boasts nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram.
Much as she did during the Rockets game, she routinely blows up online for her various posts:
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Reactions to Gondrezick’s presence at the Rockets game poured in immediately.
NBA Twitter had a lot to say:
Basket 🏀🏀🏀 https://t.co/OL6j2XBzS5
— Lord Baba Jodye (@Agbaba7) November 28, 2022
DAYUM https://t.co/U0EfkgyBht
— Sooplex (@Sooplexx) November 27, 2022
I see why the Hawks were showboating. Too bad they took the L 🤣 https://t.co/114r3oF0AG
— sɴᴏʀʟᴀᴄᴄs (@Wiki_Pita) November 27, 2022
What channel wnba at? https://t.co/8vK6BmNvr1
— Braulio (@lordbraulio) November 27, 2022
Aight I get what Murray was doing now https://t.co/hnL234rwZP
— brent (@bren10g) November 27, 2022
Let me get me a WNBA ticket real quick 😍 https://t.co/6DbV7RIfLA
— Ant. (@Moeby_Slick) November 27, 2022
The last time folks got this crazy about photos was when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s girlfriend’s provocative pictures emerged online.
It will be interesting if Gondrezick can continue building on this newfound social media momentum.
Especially in a way that can ultimately help grow the WNBA game.
So far in 2022 the WNBA has been in the headlines for a lot of negative stuff. This is a welcome change of pace.
The photos speak for themselves. https://t.co/fUck1wCaac
— Game 7 (@game7__) November 29, 2022
What will Gondrezick ultimately go viral for next?
Time will tell.
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A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
