If there’s one thing DiJonai Carrington is going to do, it’s hype up her girlfriend, NaLyssa Smith. And she does it better than a courtside commentator. On Sunday, while Smith was lighting up the court for the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association (WBCA), Carrington was on Instagram delivering a play-by-play of her own—a gushy, tongue-in-cheek ode to Smith’s stunning looks.
Forget stats for a second (we’ll get there); Carrington had the IG captions firing. She gushed, “You too clean in yo Peak,” followed by gems like:
- “Face card bussin.”
- “Eyebrows bussin.”
- “Lips bussin.”
- “Skin poppppinnnnn okayyyyy.”
- And the mic-drop: “Ain’t she pretty frfr.”
Move over Shakespeare, Carrington’s got the poetry game locked down.
NaLyssa Smith: Beauty and Buckets
Smith didn’t just take the compliments; she made sure to back them up with her performance on the court. The 6-foot-4 forward put up a masterclass during Zhejiang’s nail-biting 103-98 win over the Jiangsu Phoenix W. She dropped 23 points on an efficient 9-for-17 shooting and dominated the boards with nine rebounds.
Her defining moment? A clutch putback with 1:22 left on the clock to give her team a three-point cushion. Zhejiang held on for the win, and you can bet Carrington’s IG stories were buzzing louder than the final buzzer.
A Long-Distance Slam Dunk
Here’s where things get spicy. While Smith is busy putting WBCA defenses on a poster in China, Carrington is back in the States gearing up for the debut of the Unrivaled Basketball League. Set to tip off on Jan. 17 in Miami, the league promises big bucks, big names, and no shortage of drama.
Carrington will be suiting up for Mist BC, coached by former Lakers assistant Phil Handy, and teaming up with WNBA royalty like Jewell Loyd, Breanna Stewart, and Courtney Vandersloot. The league’s roster is so stacked, it’s basically a basketball fantasy draft come to life.
But don’t let the physical distance fool you—Carrington and Smith’s relationship is thriving. Between Carrington’s IG tributes and Smith’s on-court heroics, these two are the ultimate power couple.
The Real MVP: Love (And Maybe Carrington’s IG Game)
Sports fans love stats, but this duo proves that sometimes, the scoreboard isn’t the only thing worth watching. Whether it’s Carrington turning Instagram into a fan cam or Smith draining buckets overseas, their story reminds us why we love sports: passion, talent, and a little bit of flair.
So, while Smith keeps Zhejiang in playoff contention and Carrington preps for her league debut, one thing’s for sure—their bond is as strong as Smith’s post moves and as electric as Carrington’s IG stories.
Watch out, WBCA and Unrivaled League. The Carrington-Smith hype train isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
