WNBA – After her hot flash, Marine Johannès’ new nickname in the US: “The evil’s version of…”

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New York Liberty (DR)

Par Guillaume Kagni | Journaliste sportif

As the French team battles for the EuroBasket title, Marine Johannès shines with the Liberty. This Wednesday, against the surprising Golden State franchise, the fullback took a hot shot that earned her a new nickname.

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Like several other teammates, including her partner Gabby Williams, Marine Johannès has decided to skip EuroBasket with the French national team. Still under her rookie contract in the WNBA, due to her numerous stints with Les Bleues in previous years, the fullback will spend the entire season with the Liberty.

This is a financial decision, as she will be able to negotiate a better contract in a few months’ time, and perhaps even a more important role in a franchise other than New York, but also a sporting one. Reigning champions, the Liberty are aiming to do the double while playing a flamboyant game, which can only help Johannès to progress. In fact, she’s having the time of her life in this system.

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Marine Johannès’ crazy new WNBA nickname

When she’s on a good night, Marine Johannès is capable of the very best, as demonstrated by her hot shot against Carla Leite’s Valkyries. She took 3 long-range shots in the space of 1 minute 30 seconds, with a final shot on one leg that is her secret. On social networks, American fans have come up with a flattering new nickname for her.

Paige Bueckers is the phenomenon of the season, #1 in the latest draft and one of the faces of the league. Because they share the same hair color and cut, Marine Johannès has been compared to a devilishly cheeky version of the Dallas point guard. A huge compliment, given Bueckers’ talent and popularity.

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