Kysre Gondrezick, a former WNBA star who previously played for Indiana Fever is thriving in other industries even though she is no longer with the NBA. Although she has stepped away from court, she is still in the public eye, often sharing special moments on social media. With over 615k followers on Instagram, she is embracing new opportunities which include partnerships with several brands. On December 14, 2024, she shared a short reel of her in a mirror selfie wearing a product from Kim Kardashian’s brand, Skims. This American shapewear and clothing brand is body positivity and inclusivity across the brand and practices inclusive sizing. Launched in 2019, the brand is focused on shapewear, loungewear, underwear, and activewear. It offers inclusive sizing, XXS to 5X, and beyond. It also has a wide range of nude tones to cater to different skin tones, which is the most unique thing about the brand. Last year in July, the company was revealed to have a value of 4 billion dollars. Gondrezick’s reel is a mirror selfie with a small heart drawn on it. In the caption, she simply tags the brand Skims with a heart emoji.
Why is Kysre Gondrezick not playing basketball anymore?
Kysre Gondrezick was the fourth overall pick in the 2021 WNBA draft and joined the Indiana Fever. However, she stepped away from basketball in 2022 after facing challenges maintaining a consistent role. She averaged 1.9 points over 19 games in her rookie season. While she didn’t go into the details about her personal issues, she revealed that she needed time to focus on her mental health.Kysre Gondrezick later joined the Chicago Sky in 2024 where she played limited minutes. She was waived midseason after appearing in only five games. Although her offensive skills and shooting ability were top-notch, she lagged in defensive play and overall consistency. This drawback significantly impacted her WNBA career.It’s a known fact that WNBA, with only 12 teams is highly competitive and players need to be consistent to secure their position. Her story highlights the problems that even highly selected athletes confront in a small yet elite league like the WNBA. However, after leaving basketball, she has transitioned into a multifaceted career in fashion, branding, and sports. She is exploring new opportunities in modeling and action. Additionally, she attended high-profile events such as the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Kysre has also rebranded herself by emphasizing her personal growth through pilates and redefining her style with natural looks.Also read: Kim Kardashian sends $4 million Skims Brand gift to Carmelo Anthony’s ex La La Anthony, latter expresses gratitude to friendAdditionally, she also got into pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, and even collaborated with brands like Smirnoff. Kysre Gondrezick is also preparing for film projects set to release in 2025. After her rocky and short WNBA career, she describes her current phase as a “transitional period” as she’s focusing on her growth and will remain open to possibilities in basketball.
