I'm a UCONN fan but I definitely was checking out Notre Dame... Coach McGraw... Coach Ivey ( she's head coach now.. former assistant under McGraw) and Skylar.
Bridget Pettis, a name I used to hear when I started watching the WNBA since it first started in 1997. I think she played with the Phoenix Mercury with Jennifer Gillom. Great to know that she still is connected with wbb after she retired from playing.
I've always admire her skills since she was with the wings. She can freaking play. I hope she plays for the storm for a long time til she retires. Will embrace you in Seattle. Can't wait to watch you play.
@@tonyOn1ce THE LEAGUE OF LESBIAN WOMEN PUT HER THROUGH HELL! STOP IT! IT WASNT POST PARTUM. SHE WASNT SUPPORTED BY ANY OF THEM. SHE WASNT PART OF THAT RAINBOW MAFIA!
I am not going to speculate on what affected her mental strength bcs I don’t need to know. I’m just grateful that she had the support she needed and that she felt strong enough to share part of her journey. Ppl need to know that if’s ok to admit when they’re not ok. Mental health is not always easy to maintain. I’ve been ride or die for the WNBA to succeed since day one, many moons ago. I appreciate what they’re up against and it’s an industry that I’d love to see continually expand. Female basketball players went forever without a professional home in the US. I’m proud of her for making it through ✊🏽👑❤️
I cannot fathom Skylar at 200 plus pounds. Props to her and Bridget for pulling her out of a dark space and getting her mind and body right for atleast one more run.
This is my first year attempting to watch an entire wnba season. And Skylar Diggins-Smith and the Seattle Storm is the team I’m deciding to root for and follow.
Hi Skylar girl I’m very happy to see back an stop tripping I always love your game and potential, you can play in this league no doubt, I like your preseason game and excited about this season.
The "I don't fit in" comment flew over alot of people heads. 98% of the league is apart of the letter group. So that 2% that's straight knows what's going on but keeps quiet for job security.
This is why I'm bothered by the Caitlin Clark talk saying "she'll need to adjust to the league" by all the veterans. Yes what they are saying is technically true but I know why they are saying that and that is what bothers me.
God Bless you sweetheart sometimes we go through thinks in life and it feels like you in the basement and you can't get out so the makes you feel down and depressed and just like that you keep going down and down and it feels like you never gonna go backup some people don't but some people got good friends the treat us like family and lost of people don't have that so feel Bless the you do and you inspire and motivate lost of people to never give up to keep on pushing and you get back on top and Accomplish your goals is gonna enjoy 100 % better and proud of your self thank you for sharing ma 🙏💯💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🤛🤛🤛 All Praise and Glory to God 🙏❤️💯
Someone said it in the comments. Could Caitlin Clark be hated and bullied because she’s straight? She’s a beautiful young lady who’s engaged to a young man and people actually like her acting like a lady and not pretending to be a man like most of that league. I believe there are some straight women in the wnba that are being forced to act gay, or else their teammates will turn on them.
Skylar’s journey really should be a documentary. I truly believe she paved the way for players like Brink and Reese who had model-like brands off of the court. She truly is the WNBAs first Barbie. Can you imagine her during NIL?
Glad she keeps clawing and pushing. Life can be hard sometimes. Like she said, having that support system can bring you back out of some dark places and make you a beast. Kudos to her.
The underlying questions of 'lesbian pressure' in the league needs to be addressed. Whether it's true or not, the perception is there and hurting the league. Personally I think all these players are used to playing with gay or straight women going back to their college teams and know where to draw the line. If some are overly aggressive, they need to be pointed out and 'cancelled' like Weinstein and other predators.
These straight women that have HUSBANDS and like men, should not be bullied by the LGBTQ community. I don't discriminate against ANYONE but I understand these women speaking up without pointing fingers. If she said, she didn't fit in, its because of the culture of WNBA players.
I don't begrudge anyone to live whatever their lifestyle is...just don't push up on someone that doesn't. I know some of the WNBA players have wives... fiancees and girlfriends. That's fine. The problem is when you start making someone that doesn't share your lifestyle choices feel uncomfortable. Even if comments are made jokingly or unwanted touches it becomes sexual harassment... teammates or coworkers.
@@SuperToocool4skool And Brigette knows about the sexual harrassment straight women face. Especially when you're showering in front of them and they all checking you out like a man would. To each her own but when someone says , "She's straight (literally)" then leave her TF alone!
You are making a lot of baseless assumptions my boy! I think Skylar had a lot of issues with team ownership not supporting her while she was pregnant. One issue is they didn't allow her to use the facilities after having the baby while she was on maternity leave. That's been a problem in women's sports including Allyson Felix issues with Nike after having her child.
@@halfurbanhalfsuburban8219 You act like there are no cases of straight women being pressured in a league that's LGBTQ-dominant. Please wake the hell up.
i am glad that she recognizes that she is on a journey. Trust God and He will continue to bless you in His time. Keep doing the work. Keep grinding. Keep your head up.
Nice interview with basketball player Skylar Diggins. I didn't know Skylar signed with Seattle. Skylar Diggins, Grace Gealey, Caryn Ward, Zaza Ali, Karrine Steffans are the hottest black women.
One day someone will call out the ABC crew (Not All) that are bullies in the sports & Entertainment arenas that are against Heterosexual folks. She was not speaking about her talent as far as not fitting in ! 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤
As much the WNBA has grown, some say cause the woman more beautiful, some say talent has risen, some say cause of Caitlyn Clark, but man if there's stories like this to show how human we are, the people will stay and support for the long run. I hope the WNBA looks for stories like this. It will truly make the WNBA unique and breath of fresh air. There's such an appetite for highlights and to knock the man down in front of you content like this isn't needed and probably there just wont be no care. FOR THE W? This will bring in real fans and support system. I'm here for it.
A Beautiful young lady. Heart ❤️ felt conversation-real talk. Post pardium ain't no joke for some Mother's. Glad she bounced back. Fr Fr she may have made more money 💰 & better appreciated over seas, WNBA really got some work to do. This New age of women may be whaz needed. Notice I said Wo-men. If I wanna see dudes there on TNT/TBS
I would think that the WNBA is an extremely difficult work environment for a hetero woman. I have personally witnessed LGB women that are very openly aggressive in their pursuit of presumably hetero women. The league needs to take a stand on this situation.
wow, one of the hottest, most beautiful women in basketball..tough to hear the struggles she's been going through but we're confident she will pull through. God bless.
She was having extreme personal battles and emotional difficulties. It's tough to hear about her struggle because she's one of the hottest most beautiful women in basketball? She's a human being who felt the lowest in her life, fighting to find her way. Looks aren't a priority. The person within is.
Skylar is a Mother, an Athlete, a wife and a successful story in life.
Skylar was the player that made me pay attention to Notre Dame basketball. Loved watching her battles with UCONN.
I remember those days.
I'm a UCONN fan but I definitely was checking out Notre Dame... Coach McGraw... Coach Ivey ( she's head coach now.. former assistant under McGraw) and Skylar.
Wow! You never know what people are going through. Sometimes those valleys can be deep.
AMEN, that's why we have to have GRACE, THE SAME GRACE GOD GIVES us. We tend to forget about the GRACE GOD gives us, that we don't DESERVE!!!!!!
Skylar this was so authentic and real I’m glad you toughed it out. God bless you!! And continue on!!! ❤🙏🏾👏🏾
I am so happy for Skylar. She IS fitting in very well in Seattle. I am thrilled we got her.
Bridget Pettis, a name I used to hear when I started watching the WNBA since it first started in 1997. I think she played with the Phoenix Mercury with Jennifer Gillom. Great to know that she still is connected with wbb after she retired from playing.
The blonde hair!
Yep! Was always bubbly with high energy.
We all need a Bridget Pettis in our lives. Bravo to her for having a great part in saving her, twice!!!
It was the shaking of her head in her last words that gave me chills. Teams have officially been put on notice! Now go execute it sis ❤
ALL I have to say is simply beautiful, inside and out!
I've always admire her skills since she was with the wings. She can freaking play. I hope she plays for the storm for a long time til she retires. Will embrace you in Seattle. Can't wait to watch you play.
Now that’s a real friend👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
And you have to give Skylar kudos for letting the world 🌎 know how great a Bridgette has been to her!!
She is Superwoman for real. Coming back from birth and postpartum ain't no joke!
I’m an SDS fan for life. Let’s go! 🙏🏾✊🏾💪🏾☝🏾❤️
Congrats Skylar!!! Glad to see you back! Much love from the home town!!🏀🏀🏀❤️❤️❤️
Respectfully, I love me some Skylar Diggins-Smith! Continue to grind, stay humble and keep God, first! You got this!🙏🏾💯💪🏾
Skylar you are one of the best players in the WNBA. You are missed so much, very happy you will be playing this season !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Skylar I’m glad you came back.
I alway felt SDS was one of the best guards in the league. She can add value to any team if the chemistry is right. Have a great season Skylar!
Skylar is a *beast* in the most beautiful sense of the word. Period.
She is beautiful 😍
Women deal with so much. Wishing Sky all the best 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾..
because of other women....
@@etf42post partem is not caused by other women. It can happen after giving child birth.
@@tonyOn1ce No. it was those lesbian women! stop it
@@tonyOn1ce THE LEAGUE OF LESBIAN WOMEN PUT HER THROUGH HELL! STOP IT! IT WASNT POST PARTUM. SHE WASNT SUPPORTED BY ANY OF THEM. SHE WASNT PART OF THAT RAINBOW MAFIA!
She’s a baller. Glad she’s been killin it recently
We are so happy to have you in Seattle. You’re fantastic. We’re proud of you here
She is so awesome
Skylar is the best we are so lucky to have her Seattle Storm
Glad you are at a better place. Praying you all the best. God's Love and Blessings 🙌 ✝️ 💜.
Beautiful Skylar, you never lost it.
I am not going to speculate on what affected her mental strength bcs I don’t need to know. I’m just grateful that she had the support she needed and that she felt strong enough to share part of her journey.
Ppl need to know that if’s ok to admit when they’re not ok. Mental health is not always easy to maintain.
I’ve been ride or die for the WNBA to succeed since day one, many moons ago. I appreciate what they’re up against and it’s an industry that I’d love to see continually expand.
Female basketball players went forever without a professional home in the US.
I’m proud of her for making it through ✊🏽👑❤️
I cannot fathom Skylar at 200 plus pounds. Props to her and Bridget for pulling her out of a dark space and getting her mind and body right for atleast one more run.
And that's the whole point! Props to you for getting it. Well said.
Having a support system is important and no one should be denied support-
Show 'em what you got Skylar!!
God’s continued blessings upon U. I’m looking 4ward 2U proving ur talent once again. I believe in U & thanks 4 sharing ur talent with us.
What a beautiful soul
This is my first year attempting to watch an entire wnba season. And Skylar Diggins-Smith and the Seattle Storm is the team I’m deciding to root for and follow.
Glad to see you back…your truly great and have a bright future.
This is a reminder of how passionate and emotional successful people are with their craft. MJ cried like I have never seen a man cry.
We're all pulling for your Skyler- stay the course. The journey is the reward🏀🏆❤
You are great Skylar. You gotta a lot of miles left in your tank girl. Keep after it! We fans believe in you 200%!!
Your hard work is definitely showing; stay the course!
BELIEVE young lady cause you are ONE OF THE BEST. Big fan of yours since your time in college. Go Get 'Em!!!!!❤
This woman is awesome, thanks bridget she get the best on skylar, n great for skylar for continue growin!! I wish the best for her
she's beautiful :)
Skylar is very emotional and sensitive, and I like that about her.
Hi Skylar girl I’m very happy to see back an stop tripping I always love your game and potential, you can play in this league no doubt, I like your preseason game and excited about this season.
Skylar has always been great always
Keep grinding Skylar.🙏🏾
This culture starts out in junior high school now. It’s not being addressed.
Yep
Thanks for sharing.
Skylar didn't like that 😼. Thats why she didn't fit in 🤔.
So true.
Keep Goin Skylar!!! ❤️💜❤️💜
Love some Skylar
The "I don't fit in" comment flew over alot of people heads. 98% of the league is apart of the letter group. So that 2% that's straight knows what's going on but keeps quiet for job security.
Yhh I saw someone say that on twitter recently and it's crazy. Apparently alot of bullying and sexual stuff goes on. Dirty alphabets.
Immediately caught that
Most people got that.
This is why I'm bothered by the Caitlin Clark talk saying "she'll need to adjust to the league" by all the veterans. Yes what they are saying is technically true but I know why they are saying that and that is what bothers me.
@@jakemccoynah people dont believe lesbians run the wnba
I've always believed in you Skylar, really I used to watch the Tulsa games because of you ❤
Remember who your are most important to, you are bigger than basketball. We support you whichever way you choose to go. 👸🏾 ❤
God Bless you sweetheart sometimes we go through thinks in life and it feels like you in the basement and you can't get out so the makes you feel down and depressed and just like that you keep going down and down and it feels like you never gonna go backup some people don't but some people got good friends the treat us like family and lost of people don't have that so feel Bless the you do and you inspire and motivate lost of people to never give up to keep on pushing and you get back on top and Accomplish your goals is gonna enjoy 100 % better and proud of your self thank you for sharing ma 🙏💯💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🤛🤛🤛 All Praise and Glory to God 🙏❤️💯
I am glad Skyler diggings-smith is in Seattle. The drive to pick herself up is outstanding.
Someone said it in the comments. Could Caitlin Clark be hated and bullied because she’s straight? She’s a beautiful young lady who’s engaged to a young man and people actually like her acting like a lady and not pretending to be a man like most of that league. I believe there are some straight women in the wnba that are being forced to act gay, or else their teammates will turn on them.
100% she is. That's why the OG Turassi was one of the first to hate!
Skylar’s journey really should be a documentary. I truly believe she paved the way for players like Brink and Reese who had model-like brands off of the court. She truly is the WNBAs first Barbie. Can you imagine her during NIL?
Glad she keeps clawing and pushing. Life can be hard sometimes. Like she said, having that support system can bring you back out of some dark places and make you a beast. Kudos to her.
The underlying questions of 'lesbian pressure' in the league needs to be addressed. Whether it's true or not, the perception is there and hurting the league. Personally I think all these players are used to playing with gay or straight women going back to their college teams and know where to draw the line. If some are overly aggressive, they need to be pointed out and 'cancelled' like Weinstein and other predators.
These straight women that have HUSBANDS and like men, should not be bullied by the LGBTQ community. I don't discriminate against ANYONE but I understand these women speaking up without pointing fingers. If she said, she didn't fit in, its because of the culture of WNBA players.
I don't begrudge anyone to live whatever their lifestyle is...just don't push up on someone that doesn't. I know some of the WNBA players have wives... fiancees and girlfriends. That's fine. The problem is when you start making someone that doesn't share your lifestyle choices feel uncomfortable. Even if comments are made jokingly or unwanted touches it becomes sexual harassment... teammates or coworkers.
The lady Skylar credits with helping her (Bridget Pettis) is part of the lgbt community so idk what u talking about
@@SuperToocool4skool And Brigette knows about the sexual harrassment straight women face. Especially when you're showering in front of them and they all checking you out like a man would. To each her own but when someone says , "She's straight (literally)" then leave her TF alone!
You are making a lot of baseless assumptions my boy!
I think Skylar had a lot of issues with team ownership not supporting her while she was pregnant. One issue is they didn't allow her to use the facilities after having the baby while she was on maternity leave.
That's been a problem in women's sports including Allyson Felix issues with Nike after having her child.
@@halfurbanhalfsuburban8219 You act like there are no cases of straight women being pressured in a league that's LGBTQ-dominant. Please wake the hell up.
Iam just the guy waiting at the end of the interview ready to take her home 😁
Go on Skylar you got this! God's Peace and Love to you! :)
Skylar is a heckuva athlete and she seems like a really nice woman!
🙏🏽
i am glad that she recognizes that she is on a journey. Trust God and He will continue to bless you in His time. Keep doing the work. Keep grinding. Keep your head up.
Come back Skylar. Can’t wait to see what you have
Much respect for Skylar.
Keep pushing 💚💚💚
She been fire 🔥
Yeah you don't let these foul devils 😠 keep you from your rightfully place. Y'all got a competitive squad now just ball out!
Nice interview with basketball player Skylar Diggins. I didn't know Skylar signed with Seattle. Skylar Diggins, Grace Gealey, Caryn Ward, Zaza Ali, Karrine Steffans are the hottest black women.
That young lady poured out her heart in pain. All you got outta that was nice interview and one of the hottest black women?
One day someone will call out the ABC crew (Not All) that are bullies in the sports & Entertainment arenas that are against Heterosexual folks.
She was not speaking about her talent as far as not fitting in !
🙏🏾🙏🏾❤
As much the WNBA has grown, some say cause the woman more beautiful, some say talent has risen, some say cause of Caitlyn Clark, but man if there's stories like this to show how human we are, the people will stay and support for the long run. I hope the WNBA looks for stories like this. It will truly make the WNBA unique and breath of fresh air. There's such an appetite for highlights and to knock the man down in front of you content like this isn't needed and probably there just wont be no care. FOR THE W? This will bring in real fans and support system. I'm here for it.
Go win…. Go win!!
Skylar a beast too!
Oh! I saw it in the comments of what that means
I miss Candice Wiggins
Love this lady
That Collective That Dominates The WNBA Goes Out Of Their Way To Do To Women Like Skylar, Exactly What They're Always Campaigning About 👌🏿.
Wow. That’s my homie from The Bend!
It must be insanely hard playing in the WNBA as a straight female. I’m glad that Skylar stuck with it.
Why am I crying?
Wow so is this the REAL reason Maya Moore retired & left
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A Beautiful young lady. Heart ❤️ felt conversation-real talk. Post pardium ain't no joke for some Mother's. Glad she bounced back. Fr Fr she may have made more money 💰 & better appreciated over seas, WNBA really got some work to do. This New age of women may be whaz needed. Notice I said Wo-men. If I wanna see dudes there on TNT/TBS
I would think that the WNBA is an extremely difficult work environment for a hetero woman. I have personally witnessed LGB women that are very openly aggressive in their pursuit of presumably hetero women. The league needs to take a stand on this situation.
Go get it Skylar!!..
Skylar, you will always have a place on my roster so rest assured knowing this!!
Baby, never let them see you cry.
MAYA MOORE TOLD YALL!!!! WHEN Y'ALL GOING TO BELIEVE #BehindtheScenes
Candace Wiggins.
"Rumble, Young Lady Rumble"!
She is just a perfect woman to me. Damn.
💪🏾
Very beautiful lady
🙏..
What’s up with the captions?
Gorgeous woman....
wow, one of the hottest, most beautiful women in basketball..tough to hear the struggles she's been going through but we're confident she will pull through. God bless.
She was having extreme personal battles and emotional difficulties. It's tough to hear about her struggle because she's one of the hottest most beautiful women in basketball? She's a human being who felt the lowest in her life, fighting to find her way. Looks aren't a priority. The person within is.