"She is an icon": Fans react after rookie Nika Muhl delivers strong fashion statement in striking all-white pregame outfit

Before Storm’s game versus the Atlanta Dream, Seattle Storm rookie Nika Muhl turned heads with her outfit as she entered the arena. Muhl rocked an all-white outfit made up of a crop top shirt, white cream pants, a small purse, and her heels. The rookie also added glasses with blue-coated lenses to complete the look.

Fans were appreciative of Muhl’s pre-game looks.

“She is an icon 💚,” said one fan.

“Nika Mühl is always dressed to the nines!,” said another fan.

“She’s a MVP for style at least! Wish she played more…,” said one more fan.

Some fans have grown impatient with how Muhl has been used in the Storm, calling for the team to give the rookie more minutes to see how she fares against WNBA competition.

“Yall are wicked for this give her minutes!!!,” said one fan.

“Put our girl in the game! Yes, her arrival fit is fly, but she can rock a uniform on the court too,” said another fan.

“Honestly just stop with all this. Exploiting this young ladies looks but don’t let her play? So over this #freenika,” said one fan.

As good as her style is off the court, Muhl has barely played any minutes in the Seattle Storm’s games. Muhl didn't feature in their game against the Atlanta Dream.

Muhl has only played 13 games this season, averaging 2.6 minutes per game. She last played on August 19 against the Indiana Fever, where she logged just one minute.

Muhl was drafted 14th overall pick in the second round by the Storm, coming off a respectable career at the University of Connecticut. Muhl has not scored a single point so far in her WNBA career, yet she has been one of the most popular players in the league for her fashion styles.

Nika Muhl wants to earn her spot with the Seattle Storm

Despite the backlash concerning Nika Muhl’s lack of minutes, the Storm rookie remained upbeat about her first year in the WNBA, affirming that she should work harder to deserve playing time.

“I mean, it felt amazing. I feel like any second that I get to have on the court with these players is fun and enjoyable and I get to learn something new every time,” Mühl said in an interview with The Next.

“I see a lot of people questioning my coach’s decisions and I know it might seem like it’s coming from a good spirit, but I love my coach and I think her decisions are amazing and I respect them…I gotta earn my spot, simple as that.”

The Storm is placed fourth in the WNBA standings with a 19-11 record. As the playoff nears, so is the window for Muhl to crack the rotation of coach Noelle Quinn.