On Her Mark

Diamond DeShields' Dreams Keep Getting Bigger: WNBA Vet talks CT Sun, Resilience & Fashion

Episode Summary

WNBA Veteran Diamond DeShields is bringing her electric play, competitive spirit & leadership to the Connecticut Sun in her 7th 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. Today we dive in to 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 & so much more!

Episode Notes

WNBA Veteran Diamond DeShields is bringing her electric play, competitive spirit & leadership to the Connecticut Sun in her 7th 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. Today we dive in to:

• Why the Connecticut Sun is 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

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