The best athlete celebrations

USA women's soccer star Carli Lloyd trolls her team's critics with a more somber celebration after scoring a goal against Chile during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France in Paris on June 16.

Professional golfer Gary Woodland celebrates making a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the 2019 U.S. Open golf tournament at Pebble Beach on June 16.

Blues defenseman and captain Alex Pietrangelo lifts the Stanley Cup during the team's championship parade in St. Louis on June 15.

Raptors star Kawhi Leonard and center Serge Ibaka celebrate winning the 2019 NBA Finals, over the Warriors, with the Larry O'Brien Trophy at Oracle Arena in Oakland on June 13.

The St. Louis Blues celebrate in typical Stanley Cup fashion after winning the franchise's first championship in 52 years, against the Bruins at the TD Garden in Boston on June 12.

Tennis star Rafael Nadal wins his 10th men's singles French Open title, beating Stan Wawrinka in Paris on June 11.

The USA women's soccer team celebrate in somewhat overzealous fashion during a 13-0 shellacking of Thailand in the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 in Paris on June 11.

Jockey Joel Rosario celebrates on his horse, Sir Winston, after winning the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes in Belmont Park on June 8.

Tennis player Ashleigh Barty celebrates after winning the 2019 Women's French Open Final against Marketa Vondrousova in Paris on June 8.

Car racer Simon Pagenaud celebrates in typical fashion at the bricks after winning the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 26.

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany holds the Premier League Trophy during a parade celebrating the team's 2019 Premier League title, the FA Cup and English League Cup in Manchester on May 20.

Professional golfer Brooks Koepka fist pumps after winning the PGA Championship at Bethpage State Park on May 19.

Jockey Tyler Gaffalione holds the Woodlawn Vase in the winner's circle after winning the 144th running of the Preakness Stakes with War of Will (not pictured) in Baltimore on May 18.

The ownership group of Country House celebrates in the winner's circle after its horse won the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby, following the disqualification of Maximum Security in Louisville on May 4.

Former Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins celebrates going No. 12 overall in the first round to the Miami Dolphins by body slamming NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville on April 25.

FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi performs one of the more popular celebrations in sports, pointing to the sky, after scoring a goal in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals on April 16.

Cavaliers guard Kyle Guy participates in one of the biggest traditions in college basketball, cutting down the nets, after Virginia beat Texas Tech in overtime of the 2019 NCAA Men's basketball national championship at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 8.

Lady Bears guard Juicy Landrum cuts down the net after Baylor defeated Notre Dame by one point in the 2019 NCAA women's national championship at Amalie Arena in Tampa on April 7.

The Carolina Hurricanes started a new tradition this season, celebrating in the most absurd ways, in what they called "The Storm Surge," after wins. The Hurricanes celebrated with a basketball hoop after beating the Wild at PNC Arena in Raleigh on March 23.

Race car driver Denny Hamlin opens a bottle of champagne after winning the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 17.

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin celebrates after capturing the gold medal in the women's slalom during the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Are, Sweden on Feb. 16.

American skier Lindsey Vonn celebrates in typical fashion, holding her country's flag behind her back, after winning the bronze medal in the women's downhill alpine skiing race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in Are, Sweden on Feb. 10.

Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy stands on top of a giant truck during the Super Bowl parade in Boston following New England's victory against the Rams in Super Bowl LIII on Feb. 5.

Tennis player Novak Djokovic celebrates defeating Lucas Pouille in the 2019 Men's Australian Open in Melbourne Park on Jan. 25.

Naomi Osaka celebrates beating Karolina Pliskova in the 2019 Women's Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Jan. 24.

Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein celebrates with teammates after making the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Saints in the NFC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 20.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney celebrates with a kiss of the College Football Playoff Trophy following the Tigers' victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Jan. 7.

Tottenham star Harry Kane celebrates with a jump following his score against Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium on Jan. 1.

Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett and his offensive teammates pose for the camera after scoring a touchdown against the 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 2, 2018.

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo shows off his abs following a goal against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League on Nov. 7, 2018.

The entire Eagles offense offers a salute to the crowd in honor of Veteran's Day after tight end Zach Ertz scored a touchdown against the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Nov. 11, 2018.

Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez jumps into the arms of his pitcher, Chris Sale, in typical baseball fashion following Boston's victory against the Dodgers in the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 28, 2018.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw celebrates with his teammates after recording the final out to defeat the Brewers in the 2018 NLCS at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Oct. 20, 2018.

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates in his typical fashion, spiking the ball, after scoring a touchdown against the Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Feb. 4, 2018.

Packers linebacker Clay Matthews celebrates with his vintage "Predator" move following a sack against the Ravens at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Nov. 19, 2017.

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield plants the Sooners flag at the 50-yard line after defeating Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 9, 2017.

Former Diamondbacks closer Fernando Rodney celebrates a save in his typical fashion, with a crossbow imitation, following a win against the Giants at Chase Field in Phoenix on Aug. 25, 2017.

Professional golfer Jordan Spieth and his caddie, Michael Greller, celebrate in memorable fashion, following a chipped birdie from a bunker on the 18th hole to win the Travelers Championship in a playoff against Daniel Berger in Cromwell, Connecticut on June 25, 2017.

Professional golfer Sergio Garcia is shocked after winning the Masters in a playoff with Justin Rose at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2017.

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott jumps into the Salvation Army kettle after scoring a touchdown against the Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Dec. 18, 2016.

Predators defenseman P.K. Subban performs his signature celebration move following a goal against the Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Oct. 14, 2016.

UFC fighter Roy Nelson celebrates with a belly rub after beating Antonio Silver in a heavyweight UFC bout in Brasilia, Brazil on Sept. 24, 2016.

Former Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz celebrates with his typical point to the sky after hitting a home run against the Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Sept. 23, 2016.

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt celebrates with his typical double point after winning the gold medal in the Men's 4x100 Finals during the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 19, 2016.

Former Cavaliers stars LeBron James and Kevin Love celebrate together after winning the 2016 NBA Finals against the Warriors at Oracle Arena in Oakland on June 19, 2016.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton performs the dab during a blowout victory against the Cardinals in the NFC championship game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Jan. 24, 2016.

FC Barcelona star Luis Suarez celebrates with his usual three kisses after scoring a goal against Athletic Club Bilbao on Jan. 17, 2016.

A UCLA fan holds up a sign portraying the famous Reggie Miller choking celebration during a game against Arizona at Pauley Pavilion on Jan. 7, 2016. Miller performed that choking sign against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 1995.

Former Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown performs one of the silliest NFL celebrations of recent memory, jumping straight into the padded goal post after returning a punt for a touchdown against the Colts at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Dec. 6, 2015.

Former Blue Jays star Jose Bautista performs the most memorable bat flip in history after hitting a grand slam against the Rangers in Game 5 of the ALDS at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 14, 2015.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady does his usual yell and fist pump after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Oct. 11, 2015.

Warriors superstar Steph Curry celebrates with his usual point to the heavens during Game 3 of the 2015 Western Conference Finals against the Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston on May 23, 2015.

Borussia Dortmund teammates Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Marco Reus break out the Batman and Robin masks after scoring a goal against FC Schalke at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany on Feb. 28, 2015.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring a goal in a game on Feb. 16, 2015.

Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov performs his "bird" celebration after scoring against the Islanders at Verizon Center in Washington D.C. on Nov. 28, 2014.

Stjarnan's Olafur Finsen celebrates his second goal against Motherwell in the UEFA Europa League Qualifying match in Fir Park, Motherwell on July 17, 2014. Over the years, Stjarnan has performed some of the most memorable celebrations in soccer history, including the "human toilet."

Former Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony celebrates a three-pointer in his usual fashion by tapping three fingers on the side of his head during a matchup against the Kings in Sacramento on March 26, 2014.

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale celebrates a goal against Schalke 04 with a heart during the 2014 UEFA Championship League in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on Feb. 26, 2014.

Former Maple Leafs forward Tiger Williams reenacts his famous "riding the stick" move in an NHL Alumni game at Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Feb. 1, 2014.

Former Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen celebrates a home run in his typical fashion, with a sidestep and a tip of the cap, in a game against the Mets at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on July 13, 2013.

German Olympian Robert Harting celebrates like he's the Incredible Hulk, after winning a gold medal in the Men's Discus Throw during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Aug. 7, 2012.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates with his typical title belt move after throwing a touchdown against the Bears at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Dec. 25, 2011.

Former Cardinals third baseman David Freese is ecstatic after hitting a walk-off home run in Game 6 of the 2011 World Series against the Rangers — which is one of the most memorable baseball games of recent memory —  in St. Louis on Oct. 27, 2011.

Former Thunder guard James Harden celebrates hitting a three-pointer against the Grizzlies during Game 7 of the 2011 Western Conference semifinals in Oklahoma City on May 15, 2011.

Former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis performs his typical dance while running out onto the field before playing the Saints at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Dec. 19, 2010.

Former Mavericks guard Jason Terry performs his "jet" celebration after hitting a three-pointer against the Jazz at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Dec. 11, 2010.

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews drinks from the Stanley Cup, as all championship captains usually do, after defeating the Flyers in the 2010 Stanley Cup in Philadelphia on June 9, 2010.

Canadian center Sidney Crosby celebrates after scoring the game-winning overtime goal of the 2010 men's hockey gold medal game against the United States in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010.

Former guard Allen Iverson performs his usual stomp celebration in a game against the Warriors at Oracle Arena in Oakland on Nov. 13, 2008.

American swimmer Michael Phelps and his teammates yell in incredible fashion after Jason Lezak barely comes in first for the U.S. to win the gold medal in the 4x100 Freestyle Relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing on Aug. 11, 2008.

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin performs his usual celebration, jumping into the boards, after scoring a goal against the Flyers in Game 1 of the 2008 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. on April 11, 2008.

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates in his typical fashion, after scoring a touchdown against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Dec. 2, 2007.

Former Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens celebrates a touchdown with popcorn during a game against the Packers at Texas Stadium in Irving on Nov. 29, 2007.

Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson uses the pylon as a pretend putter after scoring a touchdown against the Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati on Nov. 27, 2005.

Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith celebrates a touchdown with a mock row boat against the Vikings at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Oct. 30, 2005.

Former Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss pretends to moon the crowd at Lambeau Field after scoring a touchdown during the NFC wild-card game against the Packers in Green Bay on Jan. 9, 2005.

Former Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens stands on the Dallas star after scoring a touchdown against the Cowboys at Texas Stadium in Irving on Nov. 15, 2004. Owens also performed this celebration, standing on the star at the 50-yard line, as a member of the 49ers.

Former Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa sends kisses to the sky, which he often did in front of the camera, after hitting a home run against the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Aug. 20, 2004.

Former USC running back LenDale White performs the Heisman Trophy pose, which has become extremely popular in college football during recent years, after USC beat Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan. 4, 2004.

Former Saints wide receiver Joe Horn pulls out a cell phone after scoring a touchdown against the Giants at the Superdome in New Orleans on Dec. 14, 2003.

Former 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens pulls out a Sharpie to sign a football after scoring a touchdown against Seattle at Seahawks Stadium in Seattle on Oct. 14, 2002.

Former Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire celebrates in his typical way after hitting a home run against the Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Aug. 13, 1999.

Former Falcons running back Jamal Anderson performs his "Dirty Bird" dance after scoring a touchdown against the 49ers in the 1999 NFC Divisional Round at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Jan. 9, 1999.

Former Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders does his typical high stepping to the end zone while returning a punt for a touchdown against New York at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford on Sept. 21, 1998.

Former USA women's soccer player Mia Hamm performs her typical sliding celebration after scoring a goal against Russia at Frontier Field in Rochester on Aug. 18, 1998.

Broncos running back Terrell Davis and wide receiver Rod Smith perform the "Mile High" salute after scoring a touchdown against the Jaguars in the AFC wild-card game at Mile High Stadium in Denver on Dec. 27, 1997.

Former Bulls star Scottie Pippen pops champagne in this perfect freeze frame to celebrate winning the 1997 NBA Finals against the Jazz at the United Center in Chicago on June 13, 1997.

Professional golfer Tiger Woods celebrates with his famous fist pump after hitting an eagle putt during the U.S. Amateur Championships at the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course in Cornelius, Oregon on Aug. 25, 1996.

Former 49ers quarterback Steve Young hugs and doesn't let go of the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami on Jan. 29, 1995.

Former Rangers captain Mark Messier takes the Stanley Cup and begins jumping up and down with a giant smile, which has become famous in Rangers lore, after beating the Canucks in Game 7 of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 14, 1994.

Former Blue Jays outfielder Joe Carter jumps his way around the bases after hitting a walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series against the Phillies at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto on Oct. 23, 1993.

Former Bulls star Michael Jordan celebrates winning his first of six NBA championships after beating the Lakers in the 1991 NBA Finals at Great Western Forum in Inglewood on June 12, 1991.

Former Dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson celebrates one of the most famous home runs in baseball history — a walk-off blast against the Athletics in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 15, 1988.

The Bash Brothers celebrate a home run in Game 1 of the 1988 ALCS against the Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 5, 1988.

Former Bengals running back Ickey Woods teaches his teammates the "Ickey Shuffle," which was one of the NFL's most famous celebrations of the 1980s, before the Super Bowl in Miami on Jan. 17, 1989.

Was this a celebration? The Bears hadn't won anything yet when they recorded this. Well, we will count it. The Bears perform the Super Bowl Shuffle in Chicago in 1985.

Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk waves his 12th-inning blast fair and then jumps for joy after winning Game 6 of the 1975 World Series against the Reds at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 21, 1975.

Former Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr flies through the air after scoring the game-winning and series-clinching overtime goal against the Blues in Game 4 of the 1970 Stanley Cup at the Boston Garden in Boston on May 10, 1970. This has become one of the most iconic photos in sports history.

Speaking of iconic photos, heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali stands over Sonny Liston, celebrating a knockout during their title fight in Lewiston, Maine, on May 25, 1965.

Former Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski waves his hand to the stands after hitting the biggest home run in baseball history — a walk-off blast against the Yankees in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh on Oct. 13, 1960.