DiJonai Carrington: The Rising WNBA Star Turning Heads On and Off the Court
If you haven’t heard of DiJonai Carrington yet, you’ve likely seen her pictures floating around the web. She’s the drop-dead gorgeous guard with a full face of makeup, long flowing blonde hair, and serious game. There’s something so captivating about a woman who’s dolled up but out there kicking butt on the court in an aggressive way. It’s a beautiful parallel, and Carrington is the main character who sets the stage for us all.
When she’s not serving major looks in the WNBA tunnels before the game, she’s often seen with her on-again, off-again girlfriend NaLyssa Smith of the Indiana Fever. The couple was caught during a televised game being professional and sportsmanlike. However, social media went into a frenzy when they found out the player who just picked the other one up off the court wasn’t just showing sportsmanship but was actually picking up her girlfriend she had just knocked down.
If you’re new to the WNBA, yes, some players are in relationships with other players, which makes this a unique, entertaining, and dynamic league. Some might even say it’s truly the league of love and basketball, and we’re here for it.
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Aside from being the drama and the conversation, DiJonai Carrington has been taking the WNBA by storm with her on-court prowess. Her aggressive, energetic play makes her a cornerstone for the Connecticut Sun, averaging 30.5 minutes, 13.2 points, and 4.0 defensive rebounds per game just six games into the 2024 season. Carrington's basketball intelligence allows her to create opportunities for her teammates, whether she's scoring, assisting, or grabbing rebounds to help secure victories. Her leadership qualities do not go unnoticed. Whether she’s locking down top opponents, making critical baskets, blocking shots, or fearlessly driving the lane against players much larger than her, Carrington's impact is undeniable. She is one of the most entertaining athletes to watch.
In addition to her style and relationship that has us in a chokehold, Carrington's bold advocacy has further cemented her place as a fan favorite. This year, she publicly called out Caitlin Clark for not addressing her fans' racist and homophobic comments. Carrington's powerful words on X: "Dawg. How one can not be bothered by their name being used to justify racism, bigotry, misogyny, xenophobia & the intersectionalities of them all is nuts. We all see the s---. We all have a platform. We all have a voice & they all hold weight. Silence is a luxury," prompted Clark to address the issue in the media. Carrington's bold stance against Clark’s millions of fans, and her willingness to challenge the status quo, has earned her even more admiration. Fans appreciate her confidence, spiciness, chippiness, and edge on and off the court.
DiJonai Carrington is more than just a rising star in the WNBA; she’s a force. I look forward to more people knowing her name and her game.
