READ: Rhyne Howard explains why she wears an upside-down headband
Bigfoot, black holes and Rhyne Howard’s upside-down headband. What do these three seemingly unrelated items have in common? They’re some of humanity’s greatest mysteries. Well, at least two of them still are.
Kentucky WBB senior guard Rhyne Howard recently explained the reasoning behind her odd fashion choice with Jordan Ligons, who co-hosts the Spinsters basketball podcast, over at Homefield Apparel. However, the coveted answer didn’t come before a few of Ligons’ theories were rejected by Howard, the reigning two-time SEC Player of the Year.
Figuring out Howard’s headband
Ligons’ original theory relied on Howard paying her respects to a Kentucky legend: Rajon Rondo. The former UK point guard was a trendsetter in the NBA when he began the upside-down headband fad on the Celtics. Nonetheless, Ligons couldn’t pin down Howard’s heralded headband that easily.
“Yeah, I didn’t even know that happened,” Howard told Ligons.
In fairness, Howard was a bit young to remember the Rondo fiasco. Perhaps Howard’s headband was a hypnotic symbol to Nike executives. While Howard wasn’t opposed to the idea, that wasn’t the answer, either.
“No,” Howard said. “But I did think about it, if I did sign with them, I’d tell them that we should try some upside-down Nike signs. I already got the pictures for it, and everybody already knows that’s how I get down.”
Nike, take notes. Ligons’ final conspiracy was the headband was simply superstition. Admittedly, I always assumed this was the reason behind the hallowed headwear. Like Ligons, I was wrong.
“No, it was definitely on purpose,” Howard said.
In reality, Howard wears her headband upside down for the same reason she does many things.
“I just do it to be different,” Howard said.
We shouldn’t be surprised. Howard is the definition of different. Her playstyle, calm demeanor and unfazed confidence separate her from the crowd.
Howard’s headband is more than a style choice. It embodies Howard’s career. Howard’s headband is a beacon, constantly reminding fans around the country of her unique talents. Howard is different, and we should be thankful she is.
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