In the dazzling world of the WNBA, few couples shine brighter than NaLyssa Smith and DiJonai Carrington. From their collegiate rom-com beginnings at Baylor to their fiery professional showdowns, this duo knows how to keep both the basketball court and Instagram sizzling. Their latest interaction? A classic case of “bae appreciation” featuring Carrington’s jaw-dropping all-black outfit that left Smith—and the internet—speechless.
On a quiet Saturday afternoon (because every star deserves a day to flaunt their off-court glow), Carrington posted her effortlessly chic all-black ensemble on Instagram. The snaps? Pure fire. And Smith, never one to miss a chance to hype her queen, reshared the post with a caption that could make any poet weep:
“Fine s**t, pretty face, adorableeeee.”
But she didn’t stop there. Oh no, Smith doubled down with another post, exclaiming:
“Look at dat pretty face.”
The romance between these two is the stuff of rom-coms, but their professional rivalry keeps it spicy. This season, Carrington’s Connecticut Sun ousted Smith’s Indiana Fever in the opening round of the playoffs. It’s a love story with a side of competitive drama—a Shakespearean dream set to the rhythm of basketball dribbles.
Career Highs: Lovebirds Soaring
Both Smith and Carrington delivered career-best performances in the 2024 season. Smith upped her game, averaging 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per outing, all while boasting a career-high shooting percentage of 48%. Not to be outdone, Carrington put the league on notice, clinching the WNBA Most Improved Player award with her 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game.
It’s clear these two aren’t just here to rack up Instagram likes—they’re building legacies. And if their basketball stats were relationship goals, they’d already have a statue outside Barclays Center.
Safe from the Valkyries’ Grasp
As the WNBA expands to welcome the Golden State Valkyries in 2025, teams scrambled to shield their stars in the expansion draft. Unsurprisingly, both Smith and Carrington were marked “untouchable” by their respective squads. The Fever and Sun protected their rising icons, ensuring the lovebirds stay exactly where they belong: with their original teams and firmly in our hearts.
Sure, the Valkyries snatched up talents like Veronica Burton and Temi Fagbenle, but let’s be real—they missed the ultimate jackpot: Smith and Carrington’s electric dynamic.
More Than Just a Game
Smith and Carrington are more than teammates or opponents—they’re a masterclass in juggling career highs with heartfelt PDA. Whether they’re dropping dimes or adorable Instagram captions, this power couple is redefining the playbook for love in the fast lane.
And honestly, if DiJonai Carrington’s outfit game keeps slaying like this, we might need a new MVP category: Most Vivacious Partner. Over to you, WNBA!
