One of WNBA’s power couples, DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas has extended their partnership beyond the confines of their home. Representing Connecticut, they both have played an instrumental role in giving a competitive edge to the team. Both have brought their unique winning traits to the game as one of the essential factors in the team’s success.

Off the court, the couple announced their engagement after the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game. It was only three years ago when they made their relationship public in February 2021. Let’s explore some more about them.

Bonner and Thomas’ life in strength and style

“My first relationship was so public. I just wanted to enjoy my relationship with her for a little bit before we let the world know and everybody formed their opinion,” were DeWanna Bonner’s words after she got engaged to Alyssa Thomas.

The two became teammates in 2020 when Bonner was traded to the Connecticut Sun. Over time, their friendship grew stronger, and it started to show as a combined force on the court. By the time the year 2021 came, both had taken their friendship to the next level. Shortly after, they made their relationship public, and the fans could see their on-court chemistry mirroring their connection.

After two years of exploring their love, the two get engaged in 2023, cementing their devotion to one another. Alyssa Thomas stepped up and accepted her duty as stepmother to Bonner’s twin kids, Cali and Demi. Meanwhile, Bonner and Dupree have stayed committed to raising their two girls despite their official separation in 2020, with Thomas now joining the family. The news was celebrated by the Connecticut Sun as they shared a post captioned, “Best. News. Ever.”

One of the things that makes their relationship beautiful is that both Bonner and Thomas don’t shy away from expressing their appreciation and encouragement on social media when one of them achieves something big on the court or makes an instrumental contribution. “DeWanna inspires me every day. Her dedication and passion for the game push me to be better,” said Thomas, admiring Bonner’s uplifting motivation toward her.

Recently, Alyssa Thomas took the internet by storm when Bonner made it to the top 5 on WNBA’s all-time scoring list saying, “I think she’s underrated. Top 5 all-time, I mean c’mon. That’s unheard of. At her age, she’s incredible. We go off of her and she makes it look easy out there,” after the notable 92-71 victory against the Indiana Fever. Bonner had 20 points and 6 rebounds in the game and now has 6984 career points in the W. It’s about time to explore Bonner’s achievements on the court.

DeWanna Bonner, 5th on WNBA’s all-time leading scorers list

With her recent feat of climbing up on the WNBA all-time scorers list, she surpassed her ex-wife Candace Dupree at 6901 points in the third quarter when she tucked in a layup that was orchestrated by none other than Alyssa Thomas. She is now two hundred points behind Tina Charles, with another 400 to catch up to Tamika Catchings and Tina Thompson. However, it’s highly unlikely for her to be able to go on top of the list as it is being ruled in a way by Diana Taurasi who has more than 3000 points than Bonner and is continuing to contribute to that score relentlessly.

This season, DeWanna Bonner is averaging 21 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.8 steals per game, helping the Sun to a perfect 5-0 start to the season. Conclusively, Bonner and Thomas’ companionship attained widespread support from fans and media equally. Moreover, it has been celebrated for exemplifying a strong combination of their significance in the sport along with representation of love and partnership.

In addition, their journey has highlighted the evolution in the attitude toward LGBTQIA+ relationships in sports. As a result, both serve as a role model for many.