Dearica Marie Hamby is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. Known for her versatility and athleticism, Hamby has consistently been a valuable player, recognized for her rebounding, scoring, and defensive contributions. She has earned multiple accolades throughout her career. Her trade to the Sparks generated controversy due to circumstances surrounding her pregnancy, sparking discussions about player rights and treatment in professional sports.
On November 6, 1993, Dearica Marie Hamby was born. She is an American basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA.
In 2015, Dearica Hamby was drafted sixth overall into the WNBA and played for the San Antonio Stars.
In February 2017, Dearica Hamby and her husband welcomed their daughter, Amaya.
In 2018, the San Antonio Stars became the Las Vegas Aces, and Dearica Hamby continued playing for the team.
In 2019, Dearica Hamby averaged 11 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 0.97 steals per game, tying the WNBA record for most double-doubles by a reserve with five. She was voted WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year in 2019. During the 2019 WNBA Playoffs game against the Chicago Sky, Hamby made a game-winning shot with 6.5 seconds remaining.
On September 20, 2020, Dearica Hamby was named the WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year for the second consecutive year.
On June 29, 2022, Dearica Hamby signed a multi-year contract extension with the Las Vegas Aces.
In September 2022, at the Las Vegas Aces Championship parade, Dearica Hamby announced she was expecting her second child.
In 2022, Dearica Hamby and the Aces won the WNBA Championship.
In 2022, Dearica Hamby played for USA Basketball for the first time at the national team training camp. She also played on the women's 2022 USA World Cup Qualifying Team.
On January 21, 2023, Dearica Hamby was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks along with a 2024 WNBA draft first-round pick.
In March 2023, Dearica Hamby announced the birth of her second child, Legend Maree Scandrick, on her Instagram account.
In September 2023, Dearica Hamby filed a federal discrimination complaint against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces, claiming she was traded due to her pregnancy and that the league did not adequately investigate.
In December 2023, Dearica Hamby played on the 3x3 team for the first time, and they won the gold medal at the AmeriCup. Dearica Hamby made the tie-breaking shot to win and was named the tournament MVP.
On June 13, 2024, Dearica Hamby signed a one-year contract extension with the Sparks.
On August 12, 2024, it was announced that Dearica Hamby would play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.
In 2024, Dearica Hamby was named to the United States 3x3 team for the Summer Olympics, as a replacement for the injured Cameron Brink. Hamby and the US team won bronze medals.
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