Brittany Renner and Celina Powell draw backlash for revealing outfits at Clippers-Thunder game [VIDEO]
The Influencers Sat Courtside At The Intuit Dome During The NBA Cup, Drawing Attention Away From The Game
Brittany Renner and Celina Powell took over the conversation at the Intuit Dome on Friday night. The pair attended the Clippers’ NBA Cup game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both wore short black outfits that left much of their backsides exposed. A still photo and a short video spread fast. Within hours, the internet had identified them both.
The timing raised eyebrows. That same week, the two women were announced as co-stars of “Toxic Twins,” a new Zeus Network project. Renner then added to the chatter herself. She quote-posted the viral photo with the words “Bring back shame.” Critics questioned the outfits at a family event. Others called it a publicity play. Meanwhile, the Clippers won a 113–112 thriller that barely got discussed.
Here is how one courtside walk overshadowed one of the best games of the NBA Cup.
A Thriller on the Court, a Spectacle in the Stands
The game itself delivered. Los Angeles held off Oklahoma City 113–112 in a tense NBA Cup matchup. Brook Lopez led the Clippers with 26 points. Darius Garland added 24. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 for the Thunder. He then missed a potential game-winner in the final moments.
That should have been the story. Instead, attention shifted to the front rows. Veteran sports photographer Wally Skalij photographed Renner walking near courtside. Her black, form-fitting outfit left her lower back and upper buttocks largely exposed. The image showed up on Instagram first. It jumped to X soon after. Some viewers first thought it was AI-generated.
A roughly 20-second video proved it was real. The clip opens on a wide shot of the arena. Renner stands near the front rows holding a clear cup. Then the camera moves in on her, seated beside Powell. Both wear short black dresses or bodysuits. They sip drinks, talk and gesture at each other. Nearby fans hold up their phones. A “GUESS WHO” banner runs across the bottom of the screen.
Renner didn’t hide from the controversy. She quote-posted the photo with “Who wears this to a game…” She followed up with “Bring back shame.” The posts came across as self-aware trolling. They also kept the story going.
Brittany Renner’s Long Run in Athlete-Adjacent Fame
This kind of attention is nothing new for Brittany Renner, she’s used to it. She grew up in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and played Division I soccer at Jackson State University. She later built a huge following as a fitness influencer. Her brand relied on body-focused imagery. It worked. Instagram made her a familiar face in celebrity and sports culture.
She has also branched out. Her 2018 book, “Judge This Cover,” gave a personal look at her life and relationships. She appeared on “Basketball Wives.” She also became a regular guest on podcasts about dating and money.
Her biggest headlines have come through the NBA. Renner has a son with P.J. Washington, now a forward with the Dallas Mavericks. Their relationship and breakup played out in public. That history still follows her into every arena.
Then came 2021. Deion Sanders, Jackson State’s coach at the time, invited her to speak to his football team. The topic was women who pursue athletes for money or status. The invitation set off a fierce online debate. It also fixed her reputation as an expert on that world.
More recently, she has feuded publicly with DJ Akademiks and Myron Gaines. In a recent Kick stream, she answered critics while showing off her figure. She said her body at 34 was natural and said it beat the looks of women linked to her critics. The Clippers game follows the same pattern. Every round of criticism gives her more attention.
Celina Powell Brings Her Own Baggage
Already, Celina Powell came to the Intuit Dome with a well-known history. She is an adult-content creator and influencer best known for her OnlyFans work. Her profile grew through public claims of relationships and encounters with athletes and entertainers, most notably Offset. Many of those claims have been disputed. Even so, they made her a regular in sports gossip.
Stadiums have dealt with her before. Powell has been banned from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Her other high-profile stadium appearances have also ended in removals or bans. She has faced legal trouble away from sports too, including driving-related charges. So the Intuit Dome appearance continues a familiar pattern.
This time, the night ended differently. Nobody removed her. She stayed in her seat beside Renner, with drinks in hand, while the game played out. The difference is the business behind the moment. Powell had just added the pair’s new Zeus Network project to her bio. The trip to the arena was also a promo stop.
X Was Vocal About the Courtside Distractions
Many users employed dismissive or critical language, questioning the appropriateness of the attire for a basketball game. Comments such as “[…] will be […]” and “I thought those pictures were fake. This […] is really washed if she needs attention this bad” dominated the higher-engagement replies.
Others focused on the double standard in public dress, with one user noting, “If men walked around with their […] out they would be called creeps and pedophiles. These women should not get a pass.” These responses echoed a broader frustration with perceived attention-seeking behavior, particularly in environments traditionally reserved for family entertainment. Some users simply expressed amusement at the spectacle, with one commenting, “[…] idk how they go to basketball games like this.”
The discussion also extended to the photographers and the images themselves. Wally Skalij’s still photograph was widely shared, with some users initially questioning whether it was AI-generated before the identification of the subjects was confirmed. Renner’s own quote-posts, where she invoked the phrase “Bring back shame,” drew mixed reactions, with some endorsing her self-awareness while others criticized her for capitalizing on the controversy.
Why the Timing Matters for “Toxic Twins”
The courtside walk came just as their new project was announced. Zeus revealed “Toxic Twins” with promo images of the pair together in a studio. Powell quickly added the show to her bio. Then the arena footage spread everywhere. As free promotion goes, it was hard to beat.
Zeus has built its business on viral personalities. The subscription platform made its name with unscripted shows full of conflict, like its “Baddies” franchise. It casts people who already have big, polarizing audiences. Controversy brings in signups. Outrage keeps them watching.
Renner and Powell fit that model exactly. Both have spent years turning criticism into attention. Both are known names in sports gossip. One viral night at an NBA arena reached people Zeus ads might never reach. The show has a built-in audience before its first episode.
What Comes Next
The Clippers, the Thunder, the NBA and arena management have said nothing publicly. No one was removed. The footage shows both women staying seated while the game went on. Arena policies generally allow a wide range of clothing. Obscenity or disruption is usually what crosses the line.
That leaves the next step with the influencers. “Toxic Twins” now arrives with a ready-made storyline and a curious audience. Renner keeps answering critics in her own posts. Powell keeps showing up in high-profile seats. Both clearly understand how attention works.
The NBA Cup moves on, and so does Zeus’s rollout. The Clippers’ one-point win is now in the standings. The courtside footage will follow the “Toxic Twins” launch. The next arena appearance from either woman will draw even more cameras.