WNBA power couple DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith once again proved why they’re a force in the league, both on and off the court. As Carrington celebrated her birthday on Wednesday, Smith went all out to make the day unforgettable.
In a TikTok video posted by Smith, she showcased a room filled with gifts for Carrington. The setup included rose petals scattered across the floor, red heart-shaped balloons, teddy bears, a photo of Carrington and balloons spelling out “Happy Birthday Tugs.”
The standout gift, however, was a cake modeled after a Balenciaga bag. You can watch Smith’s TikTok below.
NaLyssa Smith and DiJonai Carrington have been together since 2020 when they played as teammates at Baylor. Carrington, now 27, is two years older than Smith, who turns 25 in August.
Smith had time to celebrate with Carrington after her release from Zhejiang, where she signed for the 2024-25 WCBA season that runs until April.
In December, Smith delivered a stellar performance with 25 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Unrivaled players celebrate DiJonai Carrington’s birthday
DiJonai Carrington is gearing up to play in the Unrivaled basketball league later this month and her new teammates made sure to celebrate her birthday.
Carrington will suit up for Mist BC, alongside Breanna Stewart — one of the league’s co-founders — Rickea Jackson, Jewell Loyd, Courtney Vandersloot and Aaliyah Edwards.
Unrivaled shared a video featuring birthday wishes, starting with Stewart saying:
“Hi, Nai. Happy birthday! Excited to be your teammate. Seatbelt.”
“Happy birthday, Nai,” Aaliyah Edwards said as she does the seatbelt celebration. “We’re doing all season.”
“Happy birthday, Nai Nai,” Jackson said.
Carrington expressed her gratitude for her Mist BC teammates in a comment, writing
“Awwww this is so sweet!!! 🥰 thank you mist girliessss🩵🌫️💺🔒,” Carrington commented.
READ: Breanna Stewart, Rickea Jackson & more melt DiJonai Carrington with wholesome messages on special day
A standout guard in the WNBA, Carrington recently capped off a stellar season by winning the league’s Most Improved Player award. She averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
She’ll make her Unrivaled debut on Jan. 17 against the Lunar Owls, whose roster includes league co-founder Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Allisha Gray, Shakira Austin and Cameron Brink.
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