They Call Her Big Ellie: Meet the New York Liberty's viral mascot

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Few mascots in professional sports put on a show like the New York Liberty's Ellie the Elephant. She dances alongside artists such as Lil’ Kim, gets social media shout-outs from Cardi B, rocks a braid and hoop earrings and owns any runway she graces. Ellie has become a social media sensation.

Liberty chief brand officer Shana Stephenson, and Ellie, sat down with Andscape for an interview about Ellie’s origin, her rise to mascot stardom and the significance of her presence in the WNBA.


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