It’s official, folks—Connecticut Sun’s dynamic duo just set a new level in the league’s off-season romance game. DeWanna Bonner, all-star forward and seasoned “sunshine dealer,” took to Instagram over the weekend with a monochrome snap of her and teammate-fiancée Alyssa Thomas. She topped it off with the subtle, humblebrag caption, “1 of 1,” as if her love for Thomas is as rare as a four-leaf clover or a decent fast-food salad.
And let’s not ignore the timing: with the WNBA off-season underway, this post has the energy of “We survived another playoff run, now let’s bask in each other’s fabulousness.” After all, the Sun had a stellar 28-12 season before narrowly falling to the Minnesota Lynx in the semis—an outcome that, while disappointing, only brought the couple closer in their pursuit of that elusive championship ring. Or maybe two rings, come to think of it.
Bubble Beginnings: Love in a Locked-Down Place 🌴🏀
Bonner recently recounted how the relationship sparked in the most romantic setting of all: the WNBA bubble in 2020. Yes, imagine starting a romance where your only date spots are hotel lounges and the occasional shared team meal—an ambiance most people would call “forced proximity.” But for Bonner and Thomas, it turned into something special. According to Bonner, “We couldn’t leave, it was just in the hotel room all day, every day… If you can do that, you might have found your person.” That’s one way to put it.
Fast-forward to July 2023, and Thomas put a ring on it! The engagement moment was, no doubt, a slam dunk. Fans now wait eagerly for these two to drop the date and give us that ultimate WNBA wedding.
Alyssa Thomas: Hall of Fame, Queen Status Confirmed 👑
But Bonner’s not just Thomas’s biggest fan on social media; she’s also been her hype queen IRL. Recently, Thomas was inducted into the Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame—a jaw-dropping achievement. Bonner, never one to miss a celebratory moment, posted a story of Thomas’s big screen induction at the Maryland Terrapins football field, complete with a crown emoji and a proud caption: “queen.” Brenda Frese, Thomas’s college coach, couldn’t agree more, calling her “the greatest” in Maryland’s basketball history. Frese even hinted that Thomas could give any men’s team alum a run for their money—Olympics and three-time player of the year credentials tend to have that effect.
Thomas’s game speaks for itself; averaging 10.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 7.9 assists this season, she’s proved she’s a force both on and off the court. And if Sun fans needed a reminder, Bonner’s swoon-worthy Insta story was it.
Off-Season Shenanigans: From Playoff Sweat to Relationship Goals 💍☀️
The Sun power couple may be taking a breather from playoff sweat, but fans can rest assured they’ll keep the cuteness coming. Between Bonner’s “1 of 1” shout-out and her sideline support, these two seem ready to give love (and hoops) everything they’ve got. With any luck, next season’s trophy isn’t far off for them—and maybe, just maybe, the world’s most anticipated WNBA wedding.
Until then, we’ll just keep double-tapping Bonner’s Instagram stories, awaiting the day they take their relationship from the bubble to the altar. 🏆