WNBA veteran Diamond DeShields is bringing her electric play, competitive spirit and leadership to the Connecticut Sun in her seventh season.
Diamond was the third overall draft pick in 2018, earned a WNBA championship with the Chicago Sky in 2021 after a taxing surgery and rehab, and still feels she is just scratching the surface of her potential and her game.
Diamond joins NBC10's Hannah Donnelly to discuss what she hopes to bring to the Sun franchise as they continue to chase their first championship, how obstacles in her life have helped her gain perspective and drive on and off the court, fashion and so much more!
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In this episode:
- Why the Connecticut Sun franchise is the right fit at this moment in her career
- Embracing change and newness for growth & success
- How obstacle and roadblocks have helped to shift her perspective on and off the court & renew gratitude
- Little Diamond's BIG dreams
- The perfectly crafted "welcome to the league" moment
- Fashion & self-expression
- Inspiration & mission of her 3-D Foundation
- Building an underdog mentality at home as a kid to carry her to where she is today
