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Naomi Osaka pays tribute to NBA star Allen Iverson in basketball-themed US Open outfit
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Key Points:
- Naomi Osaka paid tribute to former NBA star Allen Iverson by adopting his signature look, including cornrows, a headband, and an arm sleeve, during her US Open first-round victory over Anastasia Zakharova.
- Osaka's outfit featured a gray hooded robe with newspaper clippings about her, which she removed to reveal the Iverson-inspired style, aligning with Nike's basketball-themed dress code for the tournament.
- She expressed admiration for Iverson as a fashion trailblazer who influenced how athletes use style for self-expression, despite never having met him personally.
- Iverson acknowledged Osaka’s tribute with a supportive Instagram message, calling it an honor and expressing eagerness to meet her.
- Nike-sponsored athletes, including world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, also embraced basketball-themed attire at the US Open, with Sabalenka wearing an orange dress reflecting New York Knicks colors.
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