Link: Athletes go Super Saiyan for anime

Jamaal Williams captured attention when he introduced himself with Pokemon references, donned with an Eevee cap, after joining the New Orleans Saints. His approach differed markedly from typical sports introductions.

Similarly, mixed-martial artist Israel Adesanya embraced his love for anime by adopting the nickname "The Last Stylebender," inspired by "Avatar: The Last Airbender."

This nickname uniquely fuses his fighting prowess with his fandom, setting him apart in the mixed martial arts world.

Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles also displayed his anime enthusiasm while celebrating his gold medal victory in the 100-meter dash.

Emulating a "Kamehameha" attack from "Dragon Ball Z," Lyles creatively expressed victory by mimicking the famous energy-blast attack.

These instances highlight how pop culture passions, like anime, are becoming integrated expressions of identity in professional sports. #

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