And people thought the MET Gala was the time and place for outrageous, statement-inducing outfits. But for athletes, the walk-in and the entrance to their games can serve that very purpose. And considering that they’re the stars of that evening, they know that attention would be fully theirs.
And our case in point: Skylar Diggins lit up timelines the night the Seattle Storm clinched a playoff spot. The veteran guard arrived in a jaw-dropping milk-protein puffer that immediately went viral. Fans and fashion accounts shared clips and memes within minutes, turning a pregame walk-in into headline fodder.
One fan’s take summed up the noise: “This makes Lady Gaga’s meat dress look tame.” The jacket — part branded content that doubled as a tunnel look — sparked debates across feeds. Some called it genius marketing. Others called it bonkers. Either way, Skylar Diggins got people talking.
Off the court, Skylar Diggins has always pushed her own lane. She told a recent profile that she’s unafraid to set her own path: “I’ve never been shy to blaze my own trail.” The fashion moment added to a season where Diggins’ voice and style have been as visible as her play. The outfit isn’t just a stunt — it was a statement.
Whether fans loved it or rolled their eyes, one fact stayed the same: Skylar Diggins made sure the spotlight followed her into the postseason.
Skylar Diggins Blazes Trail On And Off The Court
As with any WNBA athlete willing to make wild statements, they do most of their talking on the court. Skylar Diggins have been turning heads with both her outrageous fashion choice and her ability to play on the court.
“I’ve never been shy to blaze my own trail.” said Skylar Diggins as she looks back on her path.
Seattle Storm has always had a locker room leader in Skylar Diggins with her outspoken expressions of thought and her ability to take the team with her through games. The next coming generations of WNBA talent need to pay heed as players like Diggins would teach the future traits that would let them dig deep and root themselves in craft while keeping themselves as themselves off of it.
Individuality, hard work, and success are things that always come in groups. So if the young athletes can pick up Skylar Diggins’ work ethics, resilience, and dedication in basketball, it could be their blueprint for success.
As the playoffs near, her influence is felt not only through her play but through the statement she makes every time she shows up. In her own way, she is guarding the future of the game.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
