Alyssa Thomas continues to carve her name into WNBA history, and this time the love poured in not only from fans but also from her biggest supporter—fiancée DeWanna Bonner. After Thomas put up another record-breaking stat line, Bonner jumped on Instagram and dropped a simple but powerful reaction: “Unreal !!! 👑.”
It wasn’t just Bonner. Fans were quick to pile on the MVP talk in her comments. One wrote, “MVPPPP!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥.” Another added, “All I see when I see this photo is ‘WNBA MVP’ and my favorite player 🔥.” The flood of fire emojis and crown symbols made it clear what people thought of Thomas’ performance.
Thomas has been associated with the word MVP for some time now. With the performances she pulls off on both the offense and defense and her work ethic makes her a player to watch. Backed by her teammates, especially DeWanna Bonner, who is also her off-court partner. The support between the two has become a fan-favorite storyline, especially with both playing massive roles in Connecticut’s success.
When Thomas dominates the way she did, it feels impossible to ignore the MVP chants. And when Bonner publicly celebrates her with a message as simple as “Unreal”, it reminds everyone that behind every record is the human side—love, support, and pride that goes beyond the box score.
As the MVP race heats up, several names are already popping up. And if DeWanna Bonner has anything to say about it: She’ll say Alyssa Thomas.
DeWanna Bonner says Alyssa Thomas is the “heart and soul” of the Sun
While fans often call Alyssa Thomas the MVP, DeWanna Bonner has gone a step further, describing her fiancée as the very core of the Connecticut Sun.
Speaking after one of Thomas’ standout games, Bonner told reporters: “She’s the heart and soul of our team. What she does every night, it’s unbelievable. She sets the tone for us in every way.” via The Hartford Courant.
Real ballers recognize ballers. With Bonner herself a known baller with 4 All-Stars and 2 championships, the opinion is in a better place to validate the impact and importance of Thomas’ contributions to the campaign. There could be some bias because of their intimacy off court, but with her name on the line, it’s important to take note.
For DeWanna Bonner, celebrating Thomas isn’t only about sharing life off the court. It’s also about acknowledging the relentless effort Thomas puts in each game—something that continues to fuel the Sun’s playoff hopes year after year.
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