Plies and Dawn Staley is one of the most unlikely duos in sports, but it magically works.
Dawn Staley is a legend in her own right. Staley is a 2013 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a six-time WNBA All-Star. She also coaches the hottest team in women’s basketball, the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Honestly, she’s a beloved figure in South Carolina for her dedication to her athletes and the community. Her supporters flock to her infectious energy and appreciate her gentle yet firm coaching style.
So, it’s not exactly shocking that hoops fans across the sports landscape would be in awe of her, including Grammy-nominated rapper Plies, who recently invited Staley to a January 2024 music event.
🗣🗣🗣 Listen Columbia SC 1st & Foremost I’m Honored To Be On This Event With All These Legends!! 🙏🏾 ❤️ Secondly Let @dawnstaley Know If She Come To This Event With Me I’ll Pull Up To Her Game!!! 🤷🏾♂️ Let Go BIG!! South Carolina Sat Jan. 13th!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #KeepMePosted🤷🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/Xkcved7ZRG
— Plies (@plies) December 6, 2023
She saw his gesture and accepted the invite. That decision netted a response from the rapper, which is perfection.
🗣🗣🗣 Columbia SC Coach @dawnstaley Said She Coming To My Show Sat Jan 13th In Columbia SC!!! I’m So Excited I’m So Excited!!!! 🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/VKksaTeexH
— Plies (@plies) December 6, 2023
Plies’ reaction was so incredibly precious that Staley couldn’t help but share the excitement.
That laugh?!!! Contagious…..love you @Plies!! I’m bringing all of my friends to see you. I need you to tear the roof off of @CLAmktg when you take the stage!! We got that energy for you too!!
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) December 6, 2023
You love to see it.