Volleyball player Jordan Lucas on his viral court celebrations

NPR | By Jordan-Marie Smith,

Ailsa Chang, Jeanette Woods

Published April 17, 2026 at 4:49 PM CDT

Volleyball player Jordan Lucas doesn't hide his true self, even when he celebrates on the court.

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Jordan-Marie Smith

Jordan-Marie Smith is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

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