Las Vegas Aces star Jackie Young made history on Friday night when she helped the team secure its third WNBA championship in four years with a 4-0 sweep over the Phoenix Mercury. The victory was the perfect storybook ending to cap another dominant season for the Aces, who have established themselves as one of the most dominant dynasties in modern professional sports.
After checking off another achievement on her already long list, the Silent Assassin made her way to Raise canes Las Vegas Flagship Restaurant to work a festive “shift”. Young welcomes fans into the restaurant by serving them from the front and working in the kitchen, using her quick hands and determination on the court to dominate the register.
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Before greeting the crowd of enthusiastic supporters, Young spoke to media, incl BOSSIPin a press conference, where she discussed the Aces' tough start this season, winning their third championship, Olympic gold medals, and how it feels to be an inspiration to young women everywhere.
“The season started quite rough. Being .500 and then being defeated by 53 points to then be able to string together 17 victories in a row to get a good place for the playoffs,” she said when asked about the Aces being counted out early in the WNBA season. “That was the biggest thing — making the playoffs first and then getting to a place where we want to be so we can have home court advantage and things like that.”
Young continued, “It's just been different because the past two championships, we were kind of on top the whole year and this year we had to claw our way back into it,” Young said. “You think about just one (championship) and sometimes it takes your whole career, but now Aces basketball is the standard. Every time we come into training camp, we know we're preparing to win a championship.”
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When asked about the weight of being a role model for young women around the world, Jackie did not hesitate to say that the weight of the world is something she welcomes.
“Pressure is a privilege,” said the three-time champion. “It's a good thing, it means things matter. At the same time, I'm just trying to set a good example and be the standard. I know when I was a little girl, I looked up to Candace Parker and so if I can just be this person that little girls look up to, then it means I'm doing something right.”
Women's sports are already on the rise, and with stars like Young at the helm, it's no secret why.
