Naomi Osaka Curates Her Five Favorites From 2024

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Introducing Take Five, a series where our community taps in to curate the music, style, restaurants, trends, and influencers that have caught their eye. The things that are inspiring them and what or who should we all be paying attention to.

We’re kicking off the series with tennis champion, friend, and OffBall advisor Naomi Osaka. We’ll look back at her favorite fashion moments, influencers, and holiday hit list.

Naomi, what you got for us?!

OffBall: “What was your favorite fashion moment or collaboration of the year?”

Naomi: “I know I’m biased, but I think my Nike x Yoon Ambush look from the 2024 US Open was one of the greatest fashion collabs ever in tennis.”

“And what was the best look of the year?”

“Tyla’s Met gala sand dress.”

“Who arrived in 2024? And who will we all be talking about next year?”

“Sexyy Red”

“Which influencers or creators crushed 2024?”

“Zoe Vya @zoevya, an artist and designer in Paris, and stylist @sierrarenas are who I loved following this year.”

“What’s your go-to date spot?”

“Easy. Lakers’ games”

“Finally, what’s your favorite holiday tradition?”

“White elephant gift exchanges with friends and family.”

Thanks so much to Naomi for chatting with us!

AJ Dybantsa announced his arrival on Monday. In an incredible rollout, the top-ranked basketball prospect shocked the world with his commitment to BYU.

Dybantsa made the announcement on First Take, choosing the Cougars over Alabama and North Carolina. He laughed his way to the bank with a cool $7 million NIL deal. He’s now the Juan Soto of college sports.

It’s not the only deal Dybantsa signed. He’s the first men’s basketball player to sign with Red Bull – in classic Red Bull fashion. It built the blueprint for extreme stunts going viral in the digital age. Last month, Dybantsa also joined Nike basketball, receiving the ultimate co-sign from his idol Kevin Durant.

Outlandish commitment announcements aren’t anything new, but this felt different. The strategy—and money—behind Dybantsa’s move was something you’d expect from a professional athlete, not a high school prospect.

Message received. All eyes are on Dybantsa, and that’s exactly how he wants it to be.