Skylar Diggins-Smith Drama 👀: Allegations, Outcomes, and Where to Next! | A Breakdown

Sooo what's going on with the Phoenix Mercury and Skylar Diggins-Smith? I talk about that and more in this video.

Chapters
1:00 - It all started with a birthday wish...
1:33 - The tweets
7:25 - Let's talk about this
11:14 - This feels personal
12:35 - Taurasi runs the Mercury
14:30 - The Vibe I'm getting
16:10 - Skylar to Indiana Fever?
16:57 - Skylar to the Sky?
#skylardigginssmith #phoenixmercury #wnba

[ThinkstMedia]

TAKE NOTES: This is how reporting should be done. She reported on as much factual information as possible, without bias and examining both sides. More YouTubers and Mainstream Media should report like this. Of course she is human and has her personal opinions, but she doesn't beat us over the head with her personal beliefs. Again TAKE NOTES!!!

[PerryWalker-ogjs]

Wow just coming across this video in June of 2024. This video more relevant now than ever for many different reasons

[bregn]

As a longtime SDS fan, it’s been super frustrating to watch the mercury exclude her this season. I agree that the DT situation last season + Skylar obviously not being a fan of the last coach, likely ruffled some feathers in the organization. BUT no one can deny Skylar was a HUGE reason the mercury stayed afloat last season w/ BG gone and DT barely playing.

I thought BG re-signing for just 1yr was quite interesting too. It will be an interesting offseason!!

Also, Great video! Good W coverage is hard to come by, we need more serious (unemotional) reporting like this

[luerodgers]

GREAT REPORTING & INFORMATION AS USUAL 💪🏾

[TrybeVybez]

Randomly found this particular video and ican say you gained yourself a new subscriber!! I love your take on this subject. Love your delivery love how your unbiased. You're on your way ma'am and although i just subscribed, i am proud of you ma'am!! Blessings to you and yours!!

[roberttaylor]

It's the same reason Candace Wiggins isn't playing.

[QuitaLovesSports]

Thanks for watching the video guys! I would love to know what you all think of what the Mercury is doing. And where Skylar should go next year.

And don’t forget to like the video!

[toxicginger]

NGL, As a Mercury fan and X-factor, I was truly shocked to read her tweets. Back in the 2021 season, the players did Q&As with the x-factor members and during Skylar's Q&A she talked about a big reason she came to Phoenix was being assured that she would never have to go through what she did at Dallas, hiding a pregnancy. She had been assured, in part by DT herself, that the team and organization would support her in growing her family. It was a great evening and she seems truly happy to be here. Last summer, when she left for the rest of the season, I saw many different theories on it, but not one said what I thought. I instantly thought she had to be pregnant. All signs pointed to it from my perspective, and it turned out to be true.
So then seeing this year that the organization isn't providing her with all the amenities the rest of the members on the team have, I'm shocked. use shocked. I've been surprised this whole season that she hasn't shown up to any of the games either. The whole thing just surprises me. It's sad. She's amazing. She had been a great addition to the team. She seemed to truly enjoy playing with her team mates... mostly.
Edit to add: So I have to wonder, what exactly changed in 2022?

[ms.sunshine]

New subbie! I enjoy the way you report things in your vlogs. Factual, without bias!!!! I don't care for DT although I recognize she's a great player. I love SDS playing abilities and have missed her this season. Phoenix is NOT treating SDS as a member of their team, and although she may not return next season she still should be treated with respect and have full access to all their facilities.

[josuemenjivar]

I’m also happy to have found your channel. Great insights. Subscribed.

[Snuggz]

Finally!! Someone who tells the truth #respectfully✊🏽… DT used to be my fave player… now I see her and automatically get bad vibes

[tamikabibb]

I think her not getting along with DT, sealed the deal for her fate with the team. While DT, is winding down in her career, she still is the face of that organization.

[jasonstewart]

I really appreciate your video - definitely do more of these topics. Skylar leaving was such a mystery for so long it was crazy being a fan not knowing what happened. When I watch washington I feel like they don’t have a true point guard. they play with two shooting guards that bring up the ball. It would be interesting if she would replace vandersloot for new york. we want her in Nyc - My side topic for another show please tell me why Zia Cooke doesn’t play more she is a beast and on another team she would be a starter. I just think her game struggles because she is not a starter and doesn’t have a full green light yet. thanks for reading

[randymayo]

I'll blame the organisation the Mercury are making it hard for Skylar

[tadah]

Good stuff my new wnba news outlet. 💯 only watch during playoffs

[geraldglover]

100% agree on Fever analysis. Winning foundation, plus adding a top 3 pick next offseason.

[chavisesokpunuwu]

amazing reporting didn't know much about the situation but this helped alot

[darrenp]

I want Skylar here in Washington come to the mystics

[lateka]

Agreed with you on her going to The Fever and building off her, Aliyah Boston, Nylassah Smith, and Grace Berger. That's a really good core group to build around.

[Sheribahadur]

DT is ruining WNBA basketball. PERIOD.