The team logo features a torch — a clear nod to the Statue of Liberty, much like the team's name and its seafoam green color — so why an elephant for the mascot? With the Liberty calling ...

the mascot is most known for her popularity within both the Black and queer communities – indicative of the 60 percent of WNBA players that are Black and the 25 percent that are openly queer.

It's no secret that Ellie is the best WNBA mascot. Many have tried to come close to her aura (sorry, Skye, the Lioness) but ...

It’s rare to see a mascot who is truly her own girl. And that’s historically been true even in women’s sports: At the beginning of this WNBA season, there were only two other mascots ...

Ellie the Elephant, the New York Liberty basketball team's beloved mascot, was caught on video ... celebration to honor the team for winning the WNBA championship, during which Adams awarded ...

Ellie is always dressed to the nines, which did not change for the WNBA Finals. The league’s best mascot strolled the pre-game carpet in a custom jacket and returned for Game 2 with a sparkly ...

I recently had the thrill of attending a New York Liberty semi-final game, and let me tell you—the energy in the arena was electric. But it wasn’t just about the game; it was about something ...

The 2024 WNBA Finals have certainly met expectations as the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx compete for the championship title. The Liberty, who have played in five finals before this year ...

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New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant and Minnesota Lynx mascot Prowl are beefing, and we can't stop laughing. It's no secret that Ellie is the best WNBA mascot. Many have tried to come close ...

This story was updated to include post-championship thoughts from Ellie. New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant and Minnesota Lynx mascot Prowl are beefing, and we can’t stop laughing.