DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas, both WNBA stars, are engaged and have become a power couple within the league. Before they were a couple, they played against each other when Bonner was on the Phoenix Mercury. Their relationship began when Bonner moved to the Connecticut Sun in 2020, and they spent time together in the bubble environment created due to COVID. They quickly realized they could enjoy spending all their time together, leading Bonner to believe that Thomas could be her person.
Being friends first, then teammates, and finally partners has its positives and negatives for the couple. While they enjoy balance and support from each other, being around each other all the time can sometimes lead to a lack of new things to talk about since they already know each other’s experiences. Thomas values Bonner’s caring nature and her ability to put others before herself. The couple’s engagement was a surprise for Bonner, in part because Thomas wanted their families to share in the moment and knew she had to keep Bonner on her toes.
Their teammates jokingly refer to them as the “mom and dad” of the team due to their age difference and maturity. The team has fully embraced their relationship and supports their goals, including winning the WNBA championship. Both players have achieved personal milestones in their careers, with Thomas making the Team USA Olympic team and Bonner reaching 7,000 career points. Their wedding plans are on hold until after the Olympics, but they look forward to facing each other on the court during All-Star events.
During a game of one-on-one, Bonner and Thomas displayed their competitive nature, with Bonner being particularly focused on beating Thomas. They encourage girls to pursue their dreams and not let negativity or doubts hold them back. Their message is to stay true to oneself and not let others stop you from being who you are. The couple’s competitive spirit has been a driving force in their successful careers, and they hope to continue inspiring others through their achievements on and off the basketball court.
