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Las Vegas Aces Star Jackie Young Marks Third WNBA Championship Win with a Celebratory \u201cShift\u201d at Raising Cane\u2019s at Las Vegas Flagship Restaurant | Photo courtesy of Raising Cane\u2019s<\/p>\nOpen late, famously delicious, and in close proximity to the team\u2019s home at the Michelob ULTRA Arena, Raising Cane\u2019s Chicken Fingers is a \u201cgo-to\u201d post-game dining option for Las Vegas Aces star Jackie Young.<\/p>\n
This Tuesday, Young went behind the counter at the restaurant chain\u2019s Las Vegas Flagship.<\/p>\n
Indeed, \u201cThe Silent Assassin\u201d became the latest sports superstar to work an honorary Raising Cane\u2019s shift. In her case, the shift celebrated the Aces\u2019 third WNBA Championship in four seasons.<\/p>\n
Young\u2019s shift admittedly did not start out flawlessly; when serving her first customer, the former #1 overall WNBA draft pick took a few extra moments to navigate the sweet tea dispenser.<\/p>\n
By the second customer, however, Young looked like an absolute pro. She served the food quickly and confidently, while delighting customers with her understated charm.<\/p>\n
Las Vegas Aces Star Jackie Young Marks Third WNBA Championship Win with a Celebratory \u201cShift\u201d at Raising Cane\u2019s at Las Vegas Flagship Restaurant | Photo courtesy of Raising Cane\u2019s<\/p>\n
In a sense, the bounce back is reflective of the Aces\u2019 recent season. After a surprisingly slow start to the year, one that included a lopsided loss to the Minnesota Lynx in August, the Aces closed the campaign with a huge winning streak \u2013 and moved all the way up to the #2 seed.<\/p>\n
The team subsequently defeated the Seattle Storm, Indiana Fever, and Phoenix Mercury to secure its third WNBA championship in four seasons.<\/p>\n
A reflection of the team\u2019s tremendous talent \u2013 one that includes a dynasty-caliber core in A\u2019ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Young \u2013 the campaign was a testament to the team\u2019s commitment to establishing the right vision, maintaining focus, and setting the right processes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe season started out pretty rough,\u201d said Young during a press release. \u201cBeing .500 and then getting beat by 53 points to then being able to string together 17 wins in a row in order to get a good spot for the playoffs. That was the biggest thing \u2013 first off making the playoffs and then, getting to a spot where we wanted to be so we could have home court advantage and things like that.\u201d<\/p>\n
And though the path might have been different, the outcome was ultimately the same. The Las Vegas Aces won yet another championship, further solidifying the team\u2019s stature as a true dynasty.<\/p>\n
Young takes pride in that reputation, noting that the Aces are setting the standard for women\u2019s basketball. She also recognizes the significance of doing so at a time when interest in the league is soaring.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery year we come into training camp, we know that we\u2019re prepping in order to win a championship,\u201d shared Young. \u201cIt means a lot, just being able to be the standard for younger generations and the little girls that are looking up to us. It\u2019s important that if you can see her, you can be her.\u201d<\/p>\n
For some, that pressure to not only win but be a source of inspiration may be overwhelming. For Young, it is something to cherish.<\/p>\n
\u201cPressure is a privilege. It\u2019s a good thing, it means that things matter,\u201d declared Young. \u201c[When] I was a little girl, I looked up to Candace Parker; so if I can just be this person that the little girls look up to, then it means I\u2019m doing something right.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Young\u2019s positive outlook on pressure surely explains why she ultimately shined in her shift, mastering the service process even with so many fans eagerly watching her every move. The cool, calm, process-driven approach that works for her on the court clearly has value in other facets of life.<\/p>\n
Passion is also important. Just as Raising Cane\u2019s commits to its \u201cOne Love\u201d of providing quality chicken fingers, Young\u2019s mindset is on continuing to improve her game, connect with her teammates, and elevate the Aces legacy.<\/p>\n
That does not, however, mean there is no time for off-court fun. Young shared that she and her teammates recently went to a haunted house together; they were also planning a team dinner Tuesday night.<\/p>\n
Young also revealed her musical taste, calling out Blxst, Jordan Davis, and Olivia Dean as some of her current favorites.<\/p>\n
She\u2019ll have to make requests to hear those artists in the gym, however; Young noted that Chelsea Gray generally takes control of the aux cord.<\/p>\n
An exciting opportunity for a self-professed Raising Cane\u2019s fan in Young, Tuesday\u2019s shift was also rewarding for the restaurant chain and its owner Todd Graves. Graves and his team have long been proponents of women\u2019s sports, and getting to collaborate with a talented WNBA star during the league\u2019s popularity explosion of clear significance.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was great having Jackie out to our Las Vegas Flagship today to celebrate the Aces\u2019 third WNBA Championship title,\u201d said Graves. \u201cThey had a challenging season, but persevered and remained focused on the endgame and it was incredible watching their journey throughout the playoffs and Finals. I\u2019ve been a supporter of women\u2019s sports and women athletes for many years, so I\u2019ve loved seeing the WNBA gain traction over the last few years and am excited to see the support continue to grow. Jackie and her teammates are incredibly talented athletes, and I\u2019m looking forward to Vegas coming together on Friday to celebrate them and their Championship win [at the official Parade].\u201d<\/p>\n
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