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.
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.
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.
In 2018, Diamond DeShields was drafted by the Chicago Sky with the third overall pick in the WNBA draft.
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.
In December 2019, while playing overseas in Turkey, Diamond DeShields suffered a back injury, and an MRI revealed a lumbar spinal schwannoma.
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.
In May 2022, Diamond DeShields shared in an interview her experiences with a spinal tumor, surgery, and rehabilitation after initially keeping it private.
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.
On February 5, 2024, Diamond DeShields signed a one-year deal to return to the Chicago Sky, three seasons after her original departure.
As of the end of the 2024 regular season, Diamond DeShields' stats are current.
On February 3, 2025, Diamond DeShields signed a one-year deal with the Connecticut Sun.
On May 15, 2025, Diamond DeShields was waived by the Connecticut Sun.
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