The Los Angeles Sparks suffered a heartbreaking exit from this year’s WNBA. However, before they bid adieu, the team presented a quality display of basketball to its fans. Los Angeles tried everything in their power to secure themselves a playoff berth. With Lynne Roberts breaking down Sparks’ defensive strategy to limit Paige Bueckers. And despite the Sparks bowing out, Dearica Hamby emerged as a silver lining for the team. And Aliyah Boston was quick to acknowledge her accomplishments.
Hamby had been in some impressive form this season. There were numerous occasions where the Sparks star bailed her team out of danger. One game that immediately comes to mind is when Hamby’s last-second heroics helped Sparks defeat the Storm 94-91.
Aliyah Boston Gives Dearica Hamby Her Flowers
The Sparks’ star has always carried a positive intent with her. Ahead of their mid-August road trip, Hamby revealed Los Angeles’ fierce mindset. Owing to her impressive form, Hamby has completed 11 seasons in the WNBA. And recently, she posted a heartfelt message looking back at her time in the league. Hamby shared several pictures from her latest season. Reflecting on her game, the 31-year-old star expressed her joy at how her hard work had paid off.
“First I just wanted to hoop… Then I just wanted to go to college… Then I just wanted to get drafted … Then I just wanted to come back from my 1st pregnancy Then I just wanted to make it 5 years.. Then I just wanted to be a all-star & champ… Hey Legend 😍 Omg, 10 years…????? Year 11. GRATEFUL ✅ and I’m getting better 🍷🥰,” Hamby wrote.
Soon after the post gained traction, several of her peers jumped into the comment section. Likewise, Indiana Fever star, Aliyah Boston wrote, “Such a starrrr 😍😍🤩🤩.” Boston and Hamby share a close connection as they played together for the Vinyl BC at Unrivaled. Meanwhile, Hamby’s hunger for success and positive mindset were on full display after the team’s playoff setback.
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Dearica Hamby Keeps A Positive Stance Following Los Angeles Sparks’ Playoff Heartbreak
The Los Angeles Sparks did everything they could to secure a playoff berth. Facing off against the Phoenix Mercury in their final regular-season game, the Sparks walked away with an 88-83 victory. Unfortunately, that was enough. That’s because in order for the Sparks to qualify, they also needed the Golden State Valkyries to win against the Seattle Storm. Ending the season with a 22-22 record, the Sparks will look forward to coming back strongly in the next season.
However, Hamby, with her usual positive mindset, was reluctant to bow down. She said, “I came here two years ago and. . .the plan [was] the long term build, and to be a part of it. I want to be here. I feel like we took steps in the right direction. I think it’s a little frustrating, because you look at some of the games, and we were two games away, but I could count on two hands how many games that we gave up. So [I] still [feel] positive though, and [it’s] good momentum for the future.”
Surely, it looks like Hamby will be the star factor again for the Sparks next year. Now, fans will be eager to find out how things pan out in the future.