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WNBA Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles has heard the nicknames.
\n\nThe Minnesota Lynx point guard, who grew up a multi-sport athlete, was dubbed "Magic Miles" long before she made it to the league. WNBA Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller calls her "The Show". Miller said Miles has met the moment, one season into her pro career, and found "the perfect stage" to display her talent. Then there's "The Spectacle," which has a double meaning — showcasing her elite skills and signature goggles.
\n\nMiles' trademark look — flowing fro and googles — has gotten so much attention during her rookie season its been turned into a WNBA logo. Her specs have also inspired conspiracy theories, which the budding superstar recently shared with USA TODAY Sports.
\n\n"Everyone likes to joke around and (say) there’s like ChatGPT or something in the goggles, which is funny,” the Minnesota Lynx guard said while promoting a partnership with GlassesUSA.com. “It’s really just my experience and then feel for the game.
\n\n"I’ve just been doing it for so long, so you just kind of get better at it as time goes (by). Soccer has helped me a lot too, with just the anticipation — like reading…
Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/sports/
