Alexander Isak has brought multiple traits with him to Anfield upon his move from Newcastle United to Liverpool FC.
Of course tally of goals is among them and it’s quite self-explanatory from his numbers this season, where he has recorded 8 goals across 14 games in all competitions.
Besides these on-court identities, Isak has also brought his signature celebration to the Merseyside club.
From Isak’s perspective, there are numerous celebrations that he has performed on the pitch. One of them is the “Iceak,” which includes the player standing nonchalantly with his hands on his hips. But the celebration that has stood out the most for him at Liverpool is the thumb-over-the-shoulder move.
This move has gained immense recognition within the Merseyside club, with players like Virgil Van Dijk and Bradley Barcola using it themselves as part of their signature moves.
But now, Isak’s celebration has moved beyond football, as it recently found prominence in the NBA as well. During the Cleveland Cavaliers-New York Knicks faceoff on Wednesday, guard Donovan Mitchell did Isak’s thumb-over-the-shoulder move following one of the crucial plays of the game.
The Cavaliers’ Instagram handle also shared Mitchell’s pose and even tagged Isak to showcase cross-sport camaraderie. “This celebration look familiar, @alex_isak?” the post’s caption read.
Furthermore, Liverpool’s X handle also shared pictures of Mitchell and Isak doing the same celebration in a post to appreciate the Cavaliers guard’s efforts. “Knew we’d seen that one before 😎👍Love it, @spidadmitchell,” the caption read.
Knew we’d seen that one before 😎👍 Love it, @spidadmitchell 📸: @cavs https://t.co/jmTN89MUnq
— Liverpool FC USA (@LFCUSA) November 12, 2026
Notably, Mitchell had enough reasons to celebrate on Wednesday as the Cleveland Cavaliers outplayed the Knicks 115-107 at Madison Square Garden. Mitchell had a decent night as well on the court and capped off the night with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists with a plus-minus of +15.
This impressive performance set the stage for Mitchell to showcase his ball knowledge and pull off Isak’s trending celebration at the Garden, despite having a signature spida celly celebration.
Notably, this is a highlight moment for Alexander Isak, especially with a global NBA sensation like Mitchell pulling off his signature move in an iconic arena like MSG.
Donovan Mitchell’s love affair with football isn’t hidden. Back in 2019, the Cavaliers guard showed up to support a BYU Soccer game during his years with the Utah Jazz. Mitchell’s celebration on Wednesday is another testament to his possible affection for the game.
Meanwhile, Alexander Isak is en route to becoming a global sensation himself, especially with his stints at Newcastle and Liverpool.
After a bit of initial struggle in his first season at the club, Isak has been able to turn the tide in this campaign and has showcased consistency to become an undisputed starter at the Merseyside club.
