Chicago Sky celebrate Barbie night with pink towels were draped across the back of the seats at the arena and songs from the “Barbie” movie played during breaks. There was also a panel pregame on women in leadership and fans received either a Barbie-themed sherpa belt bag or Hawaiian shirt. This was the 65th year since Barbie was first introduced.
Lily Smith, 8, watches a pregame show before her first-ever WNBA basketball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Chicago. WNBA re-entered the Barbie world with Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky hosting the first-ever game themed after the doll. Lily says she likes playing with Barbies, and Barbie Night makes her feel more excited about basketball. CORRECTS BYLINE: A basketball Barbie doll was part of a Barbie-themed WNBA basketball game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky , Friday, Aug.
Pink towels were draped across the back of the seats at the arena and songs from the “Barbie” movie were played during breaks. There was also a panel pregame on women in leadership and fans received either a Barbie-themed sherpa belt bag or Hawaiian shirt. This was the 65th year since Barbie was first introduced.
The two rookies didn’t disappoint as Reese had her 23rd double-double to break the WNBA record for first-year players. Clark scored 31 points to help her team get the victory.released in her honor this year
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