Move over, WNBA Finals—there’s a new MVP in Napheesa Collier’s life, and it’s her husband, Alex Bazzell, who’s proving that the love game is strong in the comments section!
The Minnesota Lynx star, fresh off a jaw-dropping championship season, turned heads again this week—not on the court, but on Instagram. Napheesa shared a seven-image carousel of her attending the Art Arena 2024 event, rubbing shoulders with journalist Cari Champion and artists Mickalene Thomas and Kennedy Yanko. While fans admired her ethereal light green outfit, Alex dropped a comment that could rival a buzzer-beater:
“😍😍😍”
Yes, folks, sometimes love needs no words—just emojis.
Love on and off the Court
Napheesa, who’s no stranger to stealing the spotlight, showed once again why she’s a star both on and off the hardwood. Her post racked up over 8,000 likes in just 12 hours—because when you’re a WNBA Finals champion and a style icon, what else do you expect?
The duo has been winning as a team long before their public displays of affection went viral. Engaged in 2019, parents to Mila Sarah Bazzell since 2022, and officially tying the knot later that year in St. Louis, Napheesa and Alex are clearly a power couple.
While Alex Bazzell, a basketball trainer and coach, is used to making stars shine brighter, it’s clear his heart glows the brightest when it comes to his wife.
Art, Ambitions, and Unmatched Hustle
But Napheesa isn’t just making waves on Instagram. The Lynx forward is taking her off-season hustle to another level. Teaming up with Breanna Stewart, Collier is set to launch Unrivaled, a groundbreaking 3×3 women’s basketball league. Scheduled to debut in January, this league aims to give women another avenue to earn big bucks during the WNBA off-season.
Talk about goals—Napheesa is proving that “off-season” doesn’t exist in her dictionary. Between breaking barriers in women’s sports and breaking the internet with her style, it’s safe to say she’s truly unrivaled.
The Trainer-Trainee Love Saga
If you thought Alex’s heart eyes were a new thing, think again. The couple recently spilled the beans on their relationship dynamics during an episode of the Ringer podcast. It turns out their love story had its own series of overtime battles.
“Let me tell you, dating your trainer isn’t exactly a slam dunk from the start,” Napheesa confessed. Starting as a trainer-trainee duo, their relationship initially came with a lot of… heated timeouts.
“It was hard at first,” Collier revealed. “Both our tempers—okay, mostly mine—were shorter back then. We had to sit down and set some serious boundaries. When we’re training, it’s trainer-trainee mode. When we’re not, it’s back to being partners.”
Fast forward to today, and the couple seems to have mastered the art of balance—on the court, in marriage, and now as business partners with Unrivaled.
A Love Story Worth Rooting For
While Napheesa may be best known for her basketball brilliance, her love story with Alex adds another layer to her superstar status. Whether it’s his unwavering support, their shared vision for a better future in women’s basketball, or just his ability to drop the perfect emoji, Alex is proving he’s more than just a husband—he’s a full-fledged teammate.
So, here’s to Napheesa Collier: a WNBA champion, a trailblazer for women’s sports, and an Instagram queen who’s got her husband cheering louder than ever.
And let’s not forget Alex Bazzell, the guy who’s winning hearts with three simple characters: “😍😍😍”.
When love and basketball collide, it’s nothing short of a championship story.
