History of Diamond DeShields in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 17, 2025

Diamond DeShields is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA. Drafted third overall by the Chicago Sky in 2018, she contributed to the Sky's championship win in 2021. DeShields comes from an athletic family, being the daughter of former MLB player Delino DeShields and the sister of current MLB player Delino DeShields Jr.

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March 5, 1995: Diamond DeShields Born

On March 5, 1995, Diamond Danae-Aziza DeShields was born. She is the daughter of former MLB player Delino DeShields and the younger sister of MLB player Delino DeShields Jr.

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2016: All-Southeastern Conference First Team

In the 2016 season, Diamond DeShields led the Tennessee Lady Volunteers with 17.4 points per game and was chosen to the All-Southeastern Conference's first team.

2018: Drafted by Chicago Sky

In 2018, Diamond DeShields was drafted by the Chicago Sky with the third overall pick in the WNBA draft.

September 11, 2019: First Career Postseason Game

On September 11, 2019, Diamond DeShields played in her first career postseason game and scored 25 points, as the Chicago Sky defeated the Phoenix Mercury 105–76.

December 2019: Back Injury and Tumor Discovery

In December 2019, while playing overseas in Turkey, Diamond DeShields suffered a back injury, and an MRI revealed a lumbar spinal schwannoma.

2021: WNBA Championship

In 2021, Diamond DeShields won a championship with the Chicago Sky.

February 3, 2022: Trade to Phoenix Mercury

On February 3, 2022, Diamond DeShields was traded to the Phoenix Mercury in a three-team sign-and-trade deal involving the Sky and the Indiana Fever.

May 2022: Public Revelation of Health Challenges

In May 2022, Diamond DeShields shared in an interview her experiences with a spinal tumor, surgery, and rehabilitation after initially keeping it private.

February 11, 2023: Trade to Dallas Wings

On February 11, 2023, Diamond DeShields was traded to the Dallas Wings in a four-team trade involving the New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, and Chicago Sky.