In the grand playbook of life, Kysre Gondrezick seems to be proving she’s a master of the pivot. Once a star on the hardwood, the former Chicago Sky guard and fourth pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft is charting new territory—and, spoiler alert, she’s not exactly staying in one lane. With plans as multifaceted as a Swiss Army knife, the 27-year-old has set her sights on conquering acting, modeling, and, oh yeah, a potential basketball comeback. Who says you can’t have it all?
“I’m in acting classes, acting training. I’m getting ready to shoot some film work for 2025,” Gondrezick shared, sounding every bit like someone ready to steal scenes on-screen, not just on the court. That revelation, courtesy of the New York Post, is enough to make us wonder: Is the WNBA ready for its first Hollywood star? Or is Hollywood ready for its first WNBA star?
From Bench to Broadway?
Let’s address the elephant in the room: Gondrezick’s basketball career hasn’t exactly been an uninterrupted highlight reel lately. After a brief stint with the Chicago Sky, where she played five games in the 2024 season, she found herself without a contract. But like any good underdog, Kysre isn’t down for the count. The 5-foot-9 dynamo is training hard for a return to the league, with May 2025 circled on her calendar as the season’s tipping point.
Still, if the WNBA doesn’t come calling, Gondrezick has a solid backup plan—or three. She’s also eyeing a spot in the soon-to-launch Unrivaled league, a 3-on-3 women’s basketball competition featuring big-name players like Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. “Nothing’s off the table for me,” Gondrezick declared. Translation? She’s got a game plan so complex even chess masters are jealous.
Lights, Camera, Gondrezick!
When she’s not honing her fadeaway jumper, Gondrezick is practicing her dramatic pauses. Acting classes, film projects, and modeling gigs are all on her docket. If this sounds like a classic sports-star-turned-Hollywood-darling story, it probably is. Just don’t expect Gondrezick to follow the beaten path—she’s clearly forging her own.
And speaking of star power, Gondrezick’s off-court life is just as headline-worthy. She and Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown are fast becoming the NBA-WNBA power couple we didn’t know we needed. After setting the internet ablaze with appearances at the Celtics’ championship parade and the ESPY Awards, the duo recently took their romance international, posting envy-inducing snaps from a desert safari in Dubai. Are we calling them “Gondrown”? “JayKysre”? Someone start the couple hashtag campaign already.
From All-Star to All-In
What makes Gondrezick’s journey so fascinating isn’t just her versatility—it’s her attitude. In an era where many athletes stick to their comfort zones, she’s unapologetically chasing her dreams across multiple arenas. Will she light up the big screen? Return to dominate the court? Or become the next big thing in 3-on-3 hoops?
One thing’s for sure: Kysre Gondrezick is keeping us all on our toes. And if 2025 is half as eventful as this past year, she might just end up as one of the most compelling stories in sports—and beyond.
