Skylar Diggins-Smith "I felt like I didn't fit in"

[@MichaelKervin-d8c]

Skylar is a Mother, an Athlete, a wife and a successful story in life.

[@chloeratchford4854]

Wow! You never know what people are going through. Sometimes those valleys can be deep.

[@gs68f86]

AMEN, that's why we have to have GRACE, THE SAME GRACE GOD GIVES us. We tend to forget about the GRACE GOD gives us, that we don't DESERVE!!!!!!

[@neish1863]

Skylar this was so authentic and real I’m glad you toughed it out. God bless you!! And continue on!!! ❤🙏🏾👏🏾

[@willawentertainment]

Skylar was the player that made me pay attention to Notre Dame basketball. Loved watching her battles with UCONN.

[@j-us-t_be-in-g]

I remember those days.

[@matthewharmon615]

I'm a UCONN fan but I definitely was checking out Notre Dame... Coach McGraw... Coach Ivey ( she's head coach now.. former assistant under McGraw) and Skylar.

[@chrisballard5743]

Skylar didn't like that 😼. Thats why she didn't fit in 🤔.

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

So true.

[@cprealone]

She doesn’t fit in cuz she’s beautiful, feminine with a HUSBAND and child

[@drobski4554]

Married to a woman

[@bpowe52]

We all need a Bridget Pettis in our lives. Bravo to her for having a great part in saving her, twice!!!

[@pinaypaparazzi6231]

Bridget Pettis, a name I used to hear when I started watching the WNBA since it first started in 1997. I think she played with the Phoenix Mercury with Jennifer Gillom. Great to know that she still is connected with wbb after she retired from playing.

[@skillarecords]

The blonde hair!

[@shonuf5152]

Yep! Was always bubbly with high energy.

[@BigRelly1]

The "I don't fit in" comment flew over alot of people heads. 98% of the league is apart of the letter group. So that 2% that's straight knows what's going on but keeps quiet for job security.

[@invincible0463]

Yhh I saw someone say that on twitter recently and it's crazy. Apparently alot of bullying and sexual stuff goes on. Dirty alphabets.

[@seensay2132]

Immediately caught that

[@jakemccoy]

Most people got that.

[@zeaferjones1404]

This is why I'm bothered by the Caitlin Clark talk saying "she'll need to adjust to the league" by all the veterans. Yes what they are saying is technically true but I know why they are saying that and that is what bothers me.

[@freddycalipari4242]

@@jakemccoynah people dont believe lesbians run the wnba

[@ChitaChatter]

Right... she didn't fit in being a heterosexual in a majority lesbian league.

[@vincente4570]

She might be implying that on the undertone basis😎

[@TRE601]

@@vincente4570too bad. Lesbians have to find their fit in a majority “semi” straight world. I didn’t fit in on my majority white male job 20 years ago. Now I am the boss. Make yourself fit and do your job better than anyone else. It will work out for you in the end.

[@mt2804]

It was the shaking of her head in her last words that gave me chills. Teams have officially been put on notice! Now go execute it sis ❤

[@poeticwisdom6420]

These straight women that have HUSBANDS and like men, should not be bullied by the LGBTQ community. I don't discriminate against ANYONE but I understand these women speaking up without pointing fingers. If she said, she didn't fit in, its because of the culture of WNBA players.

[@matthewharmon615]

I don't begrudge anyone to live whatever their lifestyle is...just don't push up on someone that doesn't. I know some of the WNBA players have wives... fiancees and girlfriends. That's fine. The problem is when you start making someone that doesn't share your lifestyle choices feel uncomfortable. Even if comments are made jokingly or unwanted touches it becomes sexual harassment... teammates or coworkers.

[@SuperToocool4skool]

The lady Skylar credits with helping her (Bridget Pettis) is part of the lgbt community so idk what u talking about

[@poeticwisdom6420]

@@SuperToocool4skool And Brigette knows about the sexual harrassment straight women face. Especially when you're showering in front of them and they all checking you out like a man would. To each her own but when someone says , "She's straight (literally)" then leave her TF alone!

[@halfurbanhalfsuburban8219]

You are making a lot of baseless assumptions my boy! I think Skylar had a lot of issues with team ownership not supporting her while she was pregnant. One issue is they didn't allow her to use the facilities after having the baby while she was on maternity leave. That's been a problem in women's sports including Allyson Felix issues with Nike after having her child.

[@poeticwisdom6420]

@@halfurbanhalfsuburban8219 You act like there are no cases of straight women being pressured in a league that's LGBTQ-dominant. Please wake the hell up.

[@percytillman6030]

She is Superwoman for real. Coming back from birth and postpartum ain't no joke!

[@TajeniV]

Wow so is this the REAL reason Maya Moore retired & left

[@realone_dc3682]

ALL I have to say is simply beautiful, inside and out!

[@rhideflory]

I cannot fathom Skylar at 200 plus pounds. Props to her and Bridget for pulling her out of a dark space and getting her mind and body right for atleast one more run.

[@shonuf5152]

And that's the whole point! Props to you for getting it. Well said.

[@alphaomega7408]

This culture starts out in junior high school now. It’s not being addressed.

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

Yep

[@arthurmiller9434]

I alway felt SDS was one of the best guards in the league. She can add value to any team if the chemistry is right. Have a great season Skylar!

[@ald62]

Skylar you are one of the best players in the WNBA. You are missed so much, very happy you will be playing this season !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AnimalisticActor]

Respectfully, I love me some Skylar Diggins-Smith! Continue to grind, stay humble and keep God, first! You got this!🙏🏾💯💪🏾

[@Ace-v6r]

The lesbians tried to turn her

[@seensay2132]

Lol that’s what I’m wondering.

[@Black____]

It's going to be a documentary one day exposing all what has went on throughout these years

[@freddycalipari4242]

Shes pretty i can tel they were aggressive with her

[@SpinSpin2020]

This Thread makes me sick. I'm guessing you guys are all trumpers. Go on with your hate .

[@Black____]

@@SpinSpin2020 It's been proven that there's been some disgusting behaviors behind the scene in the wnba towards some of its players.

[@grishawinner6727]

Someone said it in the comments. Could Caitlin Clark be hated and bullied because she’s straight? She’s a beautiful young lady who’s engaged to a young man and people actually like her acting like a lady and not pretending to be a man like most of that league. I believe there are some straight women in the wnba that are being forced to act gay, or else their teammates will turn on them.

[@REE_III]

100% she is. That's why the OG Turassi was one of the first to hate!

[@rocjackson5975]

Now that’s a real friend👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 And you have to give Skylar kudos for letting the world 🌎 know how great a Bridgette has been to her!!

[@johnmorggan619]

Congrats Skylar!!! Glad to see you back! Much love from the home town!!🏀🏀🏀❤️❤️❤️

[@scottboswell6406]

The underlying questions of 'lesbian pressure' in the league needs to be addressed. Whether it's true or not, the perception is there and hurting the league. Personally I think all these players are used to playing with gay or straight women going back to their college teams and know where to draw the line. If some are overly aggressive, they need to be pointed out and 'cancelled' like Weinstein and other predators.

[@V.KeithJonesMediaGroupLLC]

I’m an SDS fan for life. Let’s go! 🙏🏾✊🏾💪🏾☝🏾❤️

[@twentie9]

I've always admire her skills since she was with the wings. She can freaking play. I hope she plays for the storm for a long time til she retires. Will embrace you in Seattle. Can't wait to watch you play.

[@jig1056]

Women deal with so much. Wishing Sky all the best 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾..

[@etf42]

because of other women....

[@tonyOn1ce]

​@@etf42post partem is not caused by other women. It can happen after giving child birth.

[@macjones9376]

@@tonyOn1ce No. it was those lesbian women! stop it

[@macjones9376]

@@tonyOn1ce THE LEAGUE OF LESBIAN WOMEN PUT HER THROUGH HELL! STOP IT! IT WASNT POST PARTUM. SHE WASNT SUPPORTED BY ANY OF THEM. SHE WASNT PART OF THAT RAINBOW MAFIA!

[@politicallil7060]

Yeah you don't let these foul devils 😠 keep you from your rightfully place. Y'all got a competitive squad now just ball out!

[@funkyunclenardi]

I am not going to speculate on what affected her mental strength bcs I don’t need to know. I’m just grateful that she had the support she needed and that she felt strong enough to share part of her journey. Ppl need to know that if’s ok to admit when they’re not ok. Mental health is not always easy to maintain. I’ve been ride or die for the WNBA to succeed since day one, many moons ago. I appreciate what they’re up against and it’s an industry that I’d love to see continually expand. Female basketball players went forever without a professional home in the US. I’m proud of her for making it through ✊🏽👑❤️

[@PaulVisionLee]

She’s a baller. Glad she’s been killin it recently

[@alexandergallant6444]

Skylar I’m glad you came back.

[@gintee]

I am so happy for Skylar. She IS fitting in very well in Seattle. I am thrilled we got her.

[@Cronellishways]

Beautiful Skylar, you never lost it.

[@Maria-kg1nh]

Glad you are at a better place. Praying you all the best. God's Love and Blessings 🙌 ✝️ 💜.

[@Effthefbi]

Having a support system is important and no one should be denied support-

[@kingweb581]

MAYA MOORE TOLD YALL!!!! WHEN Y'ALL GOING TO BELIEVE #BehindtheScenes

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

Candace Wiggins.

[@Payne_Inc.]

I miss Candice Wiggins

[@55cleon]

That Collective That Dominates The WNBA Goes Out Of Their Way To Do To Women Like Skylar, Exactly What They're Always Campaigning About 👌🏿.

[@MyPrayingmantis]

The 🌈 tried to break her because she wasn’t part of the cult.

[@franciscoarroyo9402]

This is the problem, the league is full of toxicity, toxic players and toxic culture. That is part of the reason why they are not appealing to most sport consumers, many of the players are not likable, regardless of their skill level. Nothing to do with their race, is just toxic personalities.

[@AndrawTate-z1y]

It’s basketball not world war 3. Ffs 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤡

[@INeedABlessingNow]

I would think that the WNBA is an extremely difficult work environment for a hetero woman. I have personally witnessed LGB women that are very openly aggressive in their pursuit of presumably hetero women. The league needs to take a stand on this situation.

[@CharlieMackHU]

One day someone will call out the ABC crew (Not All) that are bullies in the sports & Entertainment arenas that are against Heterosexual folks. She was not speaking about her talent as far as not fitting in ! 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤

[@bryancherry5700]

Her situation and Clark making realize that the WNBA has a professionalism problem….

[@ScottLe]

Skylar is the best we are so lucky to have her Seattle Storm

[@darrjon67]

Show 'em what you got Skylar!!

[@marchayashi6224]

You are great Skylar. You gotta a lot of miles left in your tank girl. Keep after it! We fans believe in you 200%!!

[@lonhamptonsr.9291]

Sounds like somebody's about to leave their husband.. n Marry a teammate..

[@goblack6770]

It must be insanely hard playing in the WNBA as a straight female. I’m glad that Skylar stuck with it.

[@sprintcritic8639]

Men aren’t accustomed to the estrogen in professional basketball. 😁

[@KingKayadagod515]

She is beautiful 😍

[@monunyabidness5949]

Skylar is a *beast* in the most beautiful sense of the word. Period.

[@Stingball22]

Skylar is very emotional and sensitive, and I like that about her.

[@DeAngeloWilliams2415]

We all know why she didn’t fit in. It’s still a huge problem in the W.

[@The_Com-Mentor]

It's ten o'clock..do u know where ur children are? 😂

[@deongedeon]

As much the WNBA has grown, some say cause the woman more beautiful, some say talent has risen, some say cause of Caitlyn Clark, but man if there's stories like this to show how human we are, the people will stay and support for the long run. I hope the WNBA looks for stories like this. It will truly make the WNBA unique and breath of fresh air. There's such an appetite for highlights and to knock the man down in front of you content like this isn't needed and probably there just wont be no care. FOR THE W? This will bring in real fans and support system. I'm here for it.

[@jakemccoy]

This is a reminder of how passionate and emotional successful people are with their craft. MJ cried like I have never seen a man cry.

[@jasminelaflor9773]

Oh! I saw it in the comments of what that means

[@Just_Diante]

This is my first year attempting to watch an entire wnba season. And Skylar Diggins-Smith and the Seattle Storm is the team I’m deciding to root for and follow.

[@keithwitcher5130]

Nice interview with basketball player Skylar Diggins. I didn't know Skylar signed with Seattle. Skylar Diggins, Grace Gealey, Caryn Ward, Zaza Ali, Karrine Steffans are the hottest black women.

[@shonuf5152]

That young lady poured out her heart in pain. All you got outta that was nice interview and one of the hottest black women?

[@brettthomas6327]

LGBTQ agenda pressing her lol 😂

[@danfouts6628]

Them bulls got to her.

[@victoro3210]

Hi Skylar girl I’m very happy to see back an stop tripping I always love your game and potential, you can play in this league no doubt, I like your preseason game and excited about this season.

[@perryellis1423]

Dam the Mercury really tried to brake this womans spirit and she was a great player in college.

[@SpinSpin2020]

No it was not the Mercury it was a select few players that she didn't get on with. I wasn't there neither were you. We will never know exactly what happened. But it was not the Mercury it was some individuals.

[@ChristopherDalton-r7k]

A Beautiful young lady. Heart ❤️ felt conversation-real talk. Post pardium ain't no joke for some Mother's. Glad she bounced back. Fr Fr she may have made more money 💰 & better appreciated over seas, WNBA really got some work to do. This New age of women may be whaz needed. Notice I said Wo-men. If I wanna see dudes there on TNT/TBS

[@crwsfl99]

We're all pulling for your Skyler- stay the course. The journey is the reward🏀🏆❤

[@SkunkNWindow]

she's beautiful :)

[@braviafeed]

Skylar is a heckuva athlete and she seems like a really nice woman!

[@Joyce-zl4qd]

That dam Diana Taurasi

[@brotherjohnsmusic9491]

Sounds like there is something more than basketball people... '' DIDNT FIT IN The last time i her a young person with talent use this meant far more than the sport itself........ Ive heard this used in special military groups also.... I've heard this used when picking a person for masonic-type stuff, also

[@lawyer233]

100 bet she was bulliied by the woman that like woman in the WNBA

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

Hate crimes.

[@dmvbay2535]

wow, one of the hottest, most beautiful women in basketball..tough to hear the struggles she's been going through but we're confident she will pull through. God bless.

[@shonuf5152]

She was having extreme personal battles and emotional difficulties. It's tough to hear about her struggle because she's one of the hottest most beautiful women in basketball? She's a human being who felt the lowest in her life, fighting to find her way. Looks aren't a priority. The person within is.

[@TonyBurrus]

Your hard work is definitely showing; stay the course!

[@itocarloschitown1089]

God Bless you sweetheart sometimes we go through thinks in life and it feels like you in the basement and you can't get out so the makes you feel down and depressed and just like that you keep going down and down and it feels like you never gonna go backup some people don't but some people got good friends the treat us like family and lost of people don't have that so feel Bless the you do and you inspire and motivate lost of people to never give up to keep on pushing and you get back on top and Accomplish your goals is gonna enjoy 100 % better and proud of your self thank you for sharing ma 🙏💯💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🤛🤛🤛 All Praise and Glory to God 🙏❤️💯

[@Cbrown9052]

I remember she was my first women's college basketball crush, well after Sue Bird because I'm a UCONN fan. But I followed her ever since into the WBBA. I didn't know she was going through all this until now. I'm glad she's on the up n up?

[@OwnTwoFeetRecords]

Glad to see you back…your truly great and have a bright future.

[@aliciaknott8109]

Skylar was speaking to Phoenix organization and the Wnba president. Skylar and Hamby both we're not treated right by league once they got pregnant. The fact Candace went along with some of it (allegedly) made loose respect for her. The Aces didn't have enough money to get Candace. Becky and the owner did the deal off the book. I hope the Aces don't win another game. I have watched one game since that scandal. The wnba was on high and then they do that. Just like their on high now and the media trying bring negative. Now back to Skylar, I hope Skylar and Lloyd can gel together, they can be lethal.

[@justndgal994]

Skylar was The It Girl for WBB 10 years ago, but was brought so low - to the point of leaving the WNBA. All she did was work harder and keep her mouth shut and work harder.

[@theesotaricitalian6338]

The way the mercury organizations treated her because she is straight and had a baby is disgraceful! The mercury not letting her train because she had a baby is sick. I know Skylar is not lying about Diana Taurasi and other people trying to ruin her career because she is straight. What happened to her was wrong. it's not Skylars fault she's pretty and not a lesbian.

[@JeDudeShow]

She mad because caitlin clark has a bettter rookie season now she hating on her

[@Wickednessorweakness]

If you’re married and have kids I think your an outsider these days lol 🤷🏾‍♂️ especially in the wnba lol

[@shaneflannigan7919]

Another reason why the WNBA was failing before the arrival of CC, Angel and etc. we rock with you SDS

[@bruceeaton4248]

You go lady Smith. You are exactly with the WNBA needs. Never forget that.😉

[@charlesknight2654]

Go on Skylar you got this! God's Peace and Love to you! :)

[@taylorgoodin3513]

So crazy how she deals with what gays deal with out in the world. Let folks do what they want. Folks worried about sexuality and not about people’s character

[@jaybavis5896]

Wow omg stop crying either you play are not play . You don’t have to. Women always seem to believe they deserve to be men too your mans help mate . And you always will be in GODs eyes

[@genegant7006]

Smith is a bully. And shes right she doesnt fit in. A little jealous of Caitlin Clark????

[@milboful]

Wow. That’s my homie from The Bend!

[@hoodywalker7173]

i wonder how the straight women actually feel getting undressed or taking showers with lesbian women watching them. gotta be creepy

[@Qaulim]

The reason why that league will never have successful investment because of the inmoraal sinners never will be blessed

[@kristinmarra7005]

We are so happy to have you in Seattle. You’re fantastic. We’re proud of you here

[@written12]

Who’s Bridget Pettits?

[@mollymoo520]

Best dressed coming through tunnel . Keep your head up !!

[@shawncrosby4182]

Keep grinding Skylar.🙏🏾

[@lvpradagucci5539]

Iam just the guy waiting at the end of the interview ready to take her home 😁

[@donovanwilliams1172]

Shouldn’t have to pay to practice smfh

[@anneshotfilm]

Il glad she left Phoenix, it’s a shame they didn’t let use the teams facilities

[@scottphipps2278]

Skylar has always been great always

[@GeorgeYung-r2i]

Happy birthday skylar love you 🎉❤-O