The WNBA All-Star game came with a lot of innovative excitement. And while the four-point rule drew a lot of flak, there were some antics that had the crowd hooked. And one of the mentionables among them was the StudBudz. Hosted by Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Williams, the Lynx duo had a 72-hour-long stream on their Twitch channel.
Soon, the audience tuned in large numbers to witness all the behind-the-scenes actions. The duo showed everything from the ongoing CBA negotiations to the athletes having early morning coffee. But perhaps, the biggest achievement for the StudBudz duo came post-game on July 19, 2025. It was none other than Tyrese Haliburton who asked for a special favor.
Tyrese Haliburton Made A Heartfelt Request To Courtney Williams
Tyrese Haliburton might have had a heartbreaking end to his NBA championship run. Recovering from his ACL injury, the Pacers’ star was in attendance at the All-Star game in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the game going in favor of Team Collier, the likes of Courtney Williams were over elated. But she was yet to receive the biggest surprise of her triumphant All-Star night.
As the players made their way to the locker room, Williams and Hiedeman were stopped. It was Haliburton who initially exchanged pleasantries with the duo. Next up, the Pacers’ star requested them for some special StudBudz merchandise. And immediately, both the WNBA stars obliged gleefully.
Tyrese Haliburton tells studbudz he needs some merch pic.twitter.com/KP4lb91OHQ
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Surely, this was one of the most heartfelt moments of the night. With the WNBA gaining traction, prominent names from the NBA showing interest are a step towards a rosy future. Unfortunately, not everything went well once the All-Star night concluded. Opting for some late-night vibes, Courtney Williams and co. were stopped at the gate!
Courtney Williams Denied Entry At Nightclub
Courtney Williams and several other WNBA athletes went out to enjoy the nightlife. However, just as they were about to enter the club, the guards intervened and asked them for their identification. The security also stated that it was important for them to know who they were.
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This took Williams by surprise. She immediately tried to explain that they were WNBA athletes. Sadly enough, the security failed to recognize them, causing a stir among the fans online. And this was not the only instance of Williams facing online backlash.
At the Commissioner’s Cup 2025, her dad, Donald Williams, made a bold claim. But as the Lynx suffered a defeat, online fans criticized both the father and daughter. Thus, with Williams having a mixed night, fans cannot wait to witness how well she can continue with her WNBA run in the future.
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