Dearica Hamby was at the center of one of the WNBA’s most chaotic finishes in recent memory—and she still can’t believe how close she came to thinking she’d be shipped off afterward.
“As I’m chasing after it, I see Sydney Colson and Kayla McBride under the basket and I’m like, I’m going to get traded. This is it. I’m getting traded,” Dearica Hamby laughed, recalling the seconds before her buzzer-beating layup.
And then: “And then it goes in and by the reactions you can tell.”
Hamby’s layup sealed a 108‑106 double-overtime win for the Sparks over the Storm—a wild finish after 14 lead changes in the game. She finished with 21 points and 13 boards, another clutch moment in a season defined by her late-game heroics.
The Sparks have surged lately, winning six of seven, and Dearica Hamby has become their unsung anchor. She’s been delivering consistently, and this shot just capped off her latest batch of highlight plays. Head coach Lynne Roberts praised her energy and hustle, noting that Hamby has been “a steady hand when it matters most.”
The idea of being traded mid-play may sound absurd, but Dearica Hamby’s honesty reveals the pressure behind every buzzer-beater. Between experiences with the Aces and navigating pregnancy discrimination claims, Hamby has learned that uncertainty doesn’t go away before big moments—it’s often amplified.
One impossible shot, one laugh, and a season-saving bounce—it’s not just about what Hamby hit, but where she stood afterward: unapologetically herself, clutch under fire, and ready for the next chapter.
Hamby’s Clutch Icebag Mood Shows Why Sparks Are Trending Again
Dearica Hamby’s game-winner over Seattle is more than just a highlight reel moment—it’s a statement. The Sparks are suddenly trending again, and Hamby’s ice-cold mindset is the anchor.
With eight games left and playoff hopes alive, Hamby’s numbers stack up. She’s averaging 17.6 points and 8.1 rebounds, making her one of the league’s most reliable veterans. Came through with five 20-point games in her last 10, including three straight days before Seattle.
Her surge echoes the turnaround in Sparks’s play. After starting 3–7, the team is now 12–15 and showing grit beyond its rebuilding story. Hamby is the veteran leader who helped steady the ship—and her game-winner was the exclamation mark.
In press conferences after the win, teammates praised Hamby’s unshakable confidence. Kelsey Plum called her “the backbone” of their comeback culture. That kind of trust is built from moments like these.
For Spark fans craving a postseason berth, these final weeks may hinge on Hamby’s tone. Her shot wasn’t just clutch—it represented her season-long attitude: bold, fearless, steady.
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