A Story Akin to LeBron James and Savannah, 33YO WNBA Veteran Shares Athlete Husband?s Impact on 6x All Star

Matches are made in heaven. An athlete goes through many trials and tribulations on the court, so a supportive and understanding partner becomes very important to perform at the highest level. One such story that we all are aware of is of NBA legend LeBron James and his wife Savannah. But are other athletes as lucky enough to have such beautiful love stories?

Let us have a look at another athlete who has a story similar to LeBron James and what she had to say about it.

What this WNBA star has common with LeBron James

Skylar Diggins-Smith was quick to speak positively about her husband Daniel Smith when asked during the Thursday Night Football In the Shop. She was present on the show during the match between the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos. NBA legends LeBron James and Kevin Hart also joined her. ?I have a great partner in Dan? Plays football Notre Dame, played three sports. We grew up, went to middle school together… but having a good partner is where it starts. Just that support system of somebody else there. Somebody else that you know pushes you, but also you know supporting you from home itself. It starts there really.?

For the unversed, Skylar Diggins-Smith is a point guard who plies her trade for the Phoenix Mercury. The Indiana-born has been 6x WNBA All-Star. The 33-year-old made her debut post making it to the third draft of the Tulsa Shock in 2013. A former Notre Dame Fighting Irish star during college, Skylar married her husband Daniel Smith, whom she met during her middle school years.

For the record, Daniel is a former football player for the University of Notre Dame. Their love story does ring ears for its similarity to that of NBA legend LeBron James and Savannah. But how did the two get together?

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As per the Insider, the NBA legend LeBron James met his partner Savannah when he was just in high school. Savannah Brinson was a cheerleader, apart from playing softball for a rival school. James asked Brinson to a basketball game, to which she agreed, and then had their first date at the Outback Steakhouse. The duo had their children in 2004 and 2007, following which they tied the knot in 2013. Thus, the two have a dream love story of togetherness and have been instrumental in supporting each other throughout their companionship.

When will Skylar make a comeback?

Meanwhile, during Skylar Smith Diggins’s absence, the Phoenix Mercury couldn?t help but sit at the bottom of the 2023 WNBA rankings table under their new coach, Nikki Blue. They had a horrendous run with only 9 wins during the regular season. Skylar on the other hand had to miss out following the birth of her second child. She had earlier made it clear at the end of 2022 that she would be away from the sport for some time citing ?personal reasons.?

Thus, Skyler opened up about her relationship with her husband Daniel Smith. And would be looking to make a comeback next season and lift her team the Phoenix Mercury. Moreover, we now know it would also be the husband?s support that would bring her back on the court. Do you know any such WNBA player?s love story. Do comment below.

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