Before every professional basketball game, style and sports converge during the tunnel walk. It’s essentially the backstage of an NBA or WNBA game: Players are photographed walking into the arena before changing into their uniforms. And just like actors and musicians are styled for red carpets, many athletes now have stylists, ensuring they look their best for the tunnel walk and everything that follows.
One of the top stylists in the game is Courtney Mays, who focuses specifically on sports stars. Mays’ clients include Chris Paul, Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird, and Megan Rapinoe. She also works with a few entertainers, such as actor Anthony Anderson and musician Brittany Howard.
