Chicago Sky’s electric guard, Chennedy Carter, just hit a major milestone—her 28th birthday—and let’s just say, she’s been living her best life on both sides of the globe. While most of us were blowing out candles on a lopsided cake, Carter was out in Wuhan, China, zipping around on scooters like she’s auditioning for Fast & Furious: Beijing Drift.
But first, let’s talk about her brother Chandler Carter, who clearly didn’t get the memo about saving the most embarrassing pics for future leverage. Chandler, in his big brother wisdom, took to Instagram to flood his followers with nostalgia. He kicked things off with a heartwarming Manhattan Beach throwback, which featured the siblings mid-sunshine and sand. “Happy Birthday Sissy ❤️,” he wrote, keeping it simple but effective. But it didn’t stop there—he doubled down with a snap from an old shootout competition, proving that sibling rivalries are indeed eternal.
Chennedy Carter has been nothing short of spectacular this WNBA season. Signing a training camp deal with the Chicago Sky could’ve been a one-way ticket to warming benches, but nope, Carter had other plans. She earned her starting spot and promptly became the Sky’s go-to bucket-getter. It’s almost like she heard the whispers of doubt and decided, “Hold my Gatorade.” Averaging a cool 17.5 points per game, along with some impressive stats in rebounds, assists, and steals, she made herself indispensable—like Wi-Fi in an airport.
Sky fans were in for a rollercoaster season, but Carter, along with her dynamic duo partner Angel Reese, kept the team’s playoff dreams alive longer than anyone expected. Unfortunately, they missed the playoffs in the final stretch, but let’s be real: without Carter, they would’ve been out before Labor Day.
Now, let’s pivot back to her birthday shenanigans. While her brother was busy with the social media fanfare, Carter herself was making waves in Wuhan. She dropped a tweet that oozed excitement, complete with moped emojis and all:
“Wuhannn !!! The best birthday in China 🇨🇳 ever! Top speed scooter & moped🏁even though I’m away from family, you made today special for me 🥺❤️!”
Carter’s living her Kung Fu Panda dreams while hooping for the Wuhan Shengfan in the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association. It seems her game travels as well as her sense of adventure. Sure, she might be far from her family, but zooming through Wuhan on a two-wheeler sounds like a solid consolation prize.
The million-dollar question now: will Carter re-sign with the Sky or take her talents elsewhere? One thing’s for sure, her phone will be buzzing with offers, and we’re not talking about spam calls asking about her car’s extended warranty.
For now, let’s raise a virtual toast to Chennedy Carter—a player who’s proving that life is all about buckets, birthdays, and balancing on scooters.
