Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams, who has been rocking her iconic blonde locks for what feels like an eternity in WNBA years, has decided to let the sun set on her signature look. The 30-year-old sharpshooter made waves on Instagram this Saturday, debuting her natural black hair and joking about the monumental change.
“Never really seen myself with black hair lol, but that blonde done wore me out 😂,” Williams captioned her Instagram story. It seems even basketball stars have hair dilemmas—who knew the grind of dye jobs and roots could rival that of guarding Breanna Stewart?
Williams, who averaged an impressive 11.1 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds this past season, made it clear she’s not afraid of change—on or off the court. After all, this is a woman who went from being a fan favorite with the Connecticut Sun to leading the Lynx to the WNBA Finals. Yet, while her game remains consistent, her hairstyle has entered uncharted territory.
For fans of Williams’ blonde look, this shift might feel like a breakup. But don’t worry; the basketball queen isn’t done keeping us on our toes. The transformation is a refreshing reminder that sometimes, less peroxide is more.
A Slam Dunk Proposal
But the hair isn’t the only shake-up in Williams’ life. Earlier this month, she scored a major off-court victory, proposing to her longtime girlfriend, Shya, in a scene straight out of a rom-com. With a “Will You Marry Me” sign and a blindfolded Shya (no peeking!), Courtney pulled off a surprise that had everyone reaching for tissues and tissues of Instagram likes.
“Wowwwww 🥹 it’s a forever thing now 🔒🫶🏽 My fiancé yaaa hearrr meeee,” Williams wrote, mixing heart emojis with a caption that screams, “I’m screaming this from the rooftops!”
Her teammates and rivals alike poured in congratulations, proving that love truly conquers all—even the competitive nature of the WNBA. Natisha Hiedeman, Bridget Carleton, and Napheesa Collier led the charge with comments that could double as wedding toasts.
“proud of you 🥹🥹🥹,” Hiedeman wrote, while Carleton kept it short and sweet with a barrage of heart-eyed emojis. Collier, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, brought the energy with, “Amazing 😍 congratulations!!! ❤️.”
A Love Fest Across the League
The celebration didn’t stop with Lynx teammates. The WNBA universe rallied behind Williams, reminding everyone that basketball is one big family—except during game time, of course. Las Vegas Aces’ Sydney Colson and Queen Egbo showed love with enthusiastic emojis, while Kalani Brown and Isabelle Harrison chimed in with wedding bells practically ringing in the background.
Even Courtney’s former Connecticut Sun comrades, DeWanna Bonner and Dijonai Carrington, couldn’t resist jumping in. Carrington’s comment, “From day 1!!!!!! Ughhh my heart🥹! Congratsssss yall😍😍😍,” might as well have been a mic drop for emotional support.
What’s Next for Courtney Williams?
Between a new hair color, a standout season, and wedding planning, Courtney Williams is juggling more than rebounds. But knowing her, she’ll probably manage to ace it all—with a stylish flair, of course.
The Lynx guard’s transformation is a testament to her confidence both on and off the court. Whether she’s breaking ankles on the hardwood or breaking the internet with her personal milestones, Williams proves that she’s a star who shines in every shade—even her natural one.
Now the big question: Will she rock black hair at the wedding, or are we in for another surprise? Stay tuned, because with Courtney Williams, you never know what’s coming next.
