When the WNBA introduced the bubble in 2020, it was meant to keep players safe—not to double as a matchmaking service. Yet, for Connecticut Sun stars DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas, it turned out to be the perfect setting for love to blossom. Fast forward four years, and the dynamic duo is serving major couple goals both on and off the court.
On Monday, Bonner melted hearts across social media with an adorable Instagram post featuring her and Thomas locked in a warm embrace. Her caption? A cryptic yet heartfelt, “Still…” accompanied by a fingers-crossed emoji. Let’s be honest, if that’s not modern poetry, what is?
Bubble Buddies Turned Lifelong Lovers
It all began in the Orlando bubble. While most players were busy keeping their three-pointers sharp and their sanity intact, Bonner and Thomas were rewriting the playbook on WNBA romance. Initially just friends, the pair quickly advanced to roommates and, eventually, to the league’s most beloved couple.
Their relationship milestones read like a rom-com script: late-night talks in the bubble, an All-Star weekend engagement in Las Vegas, and now a shared life on the same Connecticut Sun roster. Talk about teamwork making the dream work.
A Relationship Full of Pros—and Some Hilarious Cons
Dating a teammate has its perks, but it’s not all sunshine and slam dunks. In an interview with CBS Sports, the couple hilariously broke down their unique dynamic.
Alyssa, ever the straight shooter, handed the mic to Bonner to list the negatives. Bonner obliged with a wry grin:
“We’re around each other all the time. You know how normal couples come home and share their day? Yeah, not us. She already knows every rebound, every foul, every missed call. It’s like, what’s left to talk about—dinner?”
But let’s not forget the positives. As Bonner put it:
“I’m the wild one, and Alyssa’s my calm. She’s my zen before games, keeping me from going full Tasmanian Devil on the court.”
Their chemistry is undeniable, and their ability to balance each other is clearly reflected in their on-court synergy. While Bonner’s energy lights up the court, Thomas’s composed demeanor holds it all together.
Eyes on the Prize
Despite the giggles and Instagram-worthy moments, this power couple remains fiercely focused on the ultimate goal: a WNBA championship. Bonner, already a two-time champion, has one wish—to help Thomas secure her first title.
And they’re not the only WNBA couple out there; players like DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith are also breaking the mold. But let’s be real—Bonner and Thomas playing for the same team makes their story a slam dunk in the romance department.
Final Buzzer
As fans, we can’t get enough of Bonner and Thomas’s journey—from the bubble to the big stage. Whether it’s their playful banter about relationship pros and cons or their relentless drive to win, they’re a reminder that love and basketball really do go hand in hand.
So, here’s to the Sun’s dynamic duo—still in love, still striving, and still keeping us all hooked.
