Among elite guards in the WNBA, not many have earned the respect that Skylar Diggins-Smith has. Coming off a stellar 2024 return season with the Seattle Storm, the six-time All-Star has made one thing abundantly clear: she’s far from over. In fact, she may very well be peaking.
As the 2025 WNBA season tips off, all eyes are on Diggins-Smith—not just for elevating the Seattle Storm last year, but also for making waves in Unrivaled, the revolutionary 3-on-3 league turning heads this offseason.
Record-Breaking Return with the Storm
After sitting out the 2023 season for maternity leave, many questioned how Diggins-Smith would bounce back. The response? With undeniable force and focus.
In 2024, Skylar started all 40 games, averaging 15.1 points, 6.4 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game. She ranked 4th in the WNBA in assists and 5th in steals, solidifying her position as one of the league’s top two-way players.
Yet, the numbers alone don’t capture the full impact of her return.
“This is the most talented team I’ve ever played with,” Diggins-Smith said about the 2025 Storm roster.
With stars like Jewell Loyd and Nneka Ogwumike by her side, the Storm are primed for a serious championship run.
Skylar’s playmaking and elite leadership will be at the center of it all.
Illuminating Unrivaled League: The Lunar Owl Takes Flight
Diggins-Smith didn’t take the offseason lightly. She joined the newly launched Unrivaled League, co-founded by WNBA stars like Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, aimed at giving women’s basketball a brighter stage year-round.
Representing the Lunar Owls, Skylar led the team with:
17.0 points per game
4.3 assists per game
5 game-winning buckets (league-best!)
Her clutch play placed her on the All-Unrivaled Second Team and assisted in building the credibility of the league in its first year.
Same Killer Instinct, New Name
At Seattle Storm’s recent media day, fans did catch a slight difference—Skylar had dropped the “Smith” from her professional moniker. Although she hadn’t mentioned the details, she assured me that it was a personal and deliberate choice.
From this point forward, she’s officially Skylar Diggins. But let’s be blunt: it’s “Diggins” or “Diggins-Smith,” either way, her play speaks volumes.
SportSnip’s Take: Why Skylar’s Moment Is Bigger Than Basketball
Skylar Diggins isn’t making a comeback—she’s reinventing herself. From shattering franchise records to pushing the envelope in fresh new leagues, she’s showing that players can reinvent themselves, rebrand, and take charge—all while playing at the highest levels.
In an era where women’s sports are finally receiving the attention they deserve, Skylar is among the brightest stars shining the path. Her skill at navigating motherhood, high-level performance, and brand image makes her a model not only for up-and-coming athletes but also for fans globally.
Final Word: 2025 Could Be Skylar’s Best Year Yet
With a loaded Seattle Storm roster behind her and an increasing presence outside the WNBA, Skylar Diggins is poised to be a top story all season long.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this is the year to tune in to Skylar’s story—because greatness is on the move, and it’s wearing #4 in Seattle.
