Move over, tabloids—WNBA Twitter has just brewed a fresh pot of piping-hot tea, and Skylar Diggins-Smith is right at the center of it. The Seattle Storm guard has become the league’s latest lightning rod for controversy, with fans and critics alike bringing out the popcorn after reports emerged of her alleged vulgar outbursts at teammates. The basketball world collectively said, “Oh, here we go again.”
“Shorty Thought She Was Kobe”
Friday, Nov. 15, was not a good day for Diggins-Smith—or her PR team. According to reports by Circling Seattle Sports, the high-profile guard allegedly unleashed some, shall we say, spicy language during practice sessions. Fans, however, weren’t exactly lining up to sympathize.
One particularly creative critic summarized the mood with a savage jab: “Shorty thought she was Kobe 😭. You can’t be tryna bully teammates when you ain’t never won anything.” Ouch. Someone call the fire department because that burn might need medical attention.
Another fan pointed out her past locker-room clashes, including rumored drama with WNBA legend Diana Taurasi: “Didn’t she have a fight w/ DT?! Once again, Skylar is the troublemaker.” At this point, it seems like Diggins-Smith’s reputation as the league’s resident drama queen is building faster than a Las Vegas Aces fast break.
Fans Demand Accountability—or an Exit Strategy
Let’s face it: WNBA fans are as passionate as they come, and Diggins-Smith’s recent antics have sparked a social media frenzy. One fan didn’t hold back, saying: “No matter how passionate a player is, leadership isn’t about screaming and cussing at co-workers. SDS has a long documented history of this behavior. Fix the mistake—remove her from the team. Problem solved.”
Another critic went for the jugular, calling her a “degenerate” while praising the teammates allegedly standing up to her: “I’m glad people are speaking up. These players have been out of pocket!” While the tone was clearly unfiltered, the sentiment reflects growing impatience with Diggins-Smith’s combustible leadership style.
Passion or Problematic? The Fine Line of Leadership
To be fair, Diggins-Smith has always been fiery—a quality that has both elevated her game and, apparently, alienated her peers. After a rough patch late in the 2024 season, she openly criticized her team following a nail-biting loss to the Washington Mystics. “If you aren’t ready to play, you’ll get beat every f**ing night,”* she ranted. “It’s unacceptable how we’re playing. We all have to step our game up.”
While some might admire her take-no-prisoners approach, others see it as toxic. Diggins-Smith herself has admitted she’s not “everyone’s cup of tea” in the locker room—a statement now aging about as well as an overripe avocado.
What’s Next for Skylar Diggins-Smith?
The Seattle Storm didn’t exactly make a deep playoff run in 2024, and this latest saga only adds to the off-season headaches. Whether Diggins-Smith is the ultimate competitor or just a diva in a Storm jersey, one thing is clear: her time in Seattle is under a microscope.
As fans debate whether the team should “fix the mistake” by parting ways with her, Skylar faces the ultimate challenge—proving her leadership can deliver wins and not just drama. Because as one fan so ruthlessly put it: “You can’t be tryna bully teammates when you ain’t never won anything.”
The ball is in your court now, Skylar. Just try not to spike it at a teammate’s head.