Joakim Noah Sister: Now in the spotlight.

It's Yelena Noah's time to shine. Joakim Noah sister, Yelena Noah, has been slowly but surely catching the eyes of Bulls fans and non-fans alike. The Boho stunner has been treating basketball audiences a pleasant surprise each time cameras show her amongst the crowd in the stands in support of her brother Joakim Noah, during his games.

It was May of September last year when the Chicago Bulls defeated the Brooklyn Nets to advance to the second round of the playoffs. This is also the time when Joakim Noah sister's presence cannot be denied anymore. Lanky, topknot-wearing center Joakim suddenly grabbed the hand of an exotic beauty in the crowd. The duo celebrated with what appeared to be a special handshake which resulted in the Internet bursting with GIFs of Joakim doing the handshake with the mysterious beauty. Meanwhile, Twitter was also abuzz with fans asking "Who's that girl?".

The mystery woman with exquisite cheekbones was soon identified to be none other than Joakim's little sister, Yelena Noah. And Yelena Noah is actually a model. This is among the many reasons why the foxy lady sports a look that stands out in the crowd. Yelena and Joakim's mother, Cecilia Rhode, is a former Miss Sweden.

With the crowd's interest piqued by this 27-year-old's beauty, it is no wonder if the Joakim Noah sister will soon outshine her brother. Currently, Yelena is a jewelry designer. She has graced the covers of several magazines like French Cosmopolitan, Gala along with her father and most recently Sports Style.

The world actually first took notice of the approximately 6'1'' model way back in 2011 after a Bulls and Pacers game in April. Big Lead reports say that Yelena Noah she was a model and she had a page on The Fashion Spot. The page is no longer active, however The Chicago Sun-Times still managed to catch the following description on her now deleted Facebook page.

"Yelena Noah a beauty queen, as the photos clearly illustrate. The daughter of French tennis star of the 1980s, Yannick Noah, and a former Miss Sweden, Cecilia Rhode, Yelena is a woman making her own mark in the world of high fashion."

 

Joakim Noah sister rise to stardom is proof that talent truly runs in the family.

Here's a video from Yelena Noah for Millennium Promise.