The United States women’s team opened their World Championship campaign with a victory over Slovenia, but it wasn’t just the result that caught attention.
Head coach Erik Sullivan became the unexpected star of the night after appearing courtside on a scooter due to an injury. Instead of being sidelined, Sullivan embraced the unusual situation, directing his team from the scooter with determination.
The unusual sight quickly went viral on social media.
While it’s usually the players who face injuries during a major tournament, this time the challenge came to the coach’s bench — proving that even team leaders aren’t immune to unexpected setbacks.
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