In basketball, as in life, the unexpected can change everything. Sometimes, a no-look pass catches everyone by surprise, and other times, it’s unexpected revelations from a former partner that catch you off guard. In this case, it’s former WNBA star Kysre Gondrezick, who has shared a surprising detail about a past relationship, leaving us wondering who she might be referring to.

In the Straight to Cam podcast, Gondrezick made this shocking reveal when talking about her non-negotiables in a relationship, saying, “Today it is non-negotiable for me when a guy tries to dim my light, I had to learn from you know my previous relationship is that it’s not okay. It’s funny because I was literally told your job is to sit here and be beautiful and quiet.” 

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This news shocked both Cameron Brink and Sydel Curry, but the former WNBA star has taken it as a lesson to learn. She said, “And so you learn, and you end up becoming what you want to attract. I think that’s one of the greatest quotes. I don’t know if you guys have ever heard it, but it says, write down everything that you want to look for in a partner and become that, and then you make room for it.”

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Kysre Gondrezick dated Kevin Porter Jr earlier. She was then spotted with Jaylen Brown. Later, it was quite noticeable when Kysre was not to be seen when the Celtics player celebrated his birthday in October. Months of silence later, it was officially confirmed that the power couple had split. The reason? Per a Page Six report from a “source”, “he started distancing himself to focus on ball.” There is nothing concrete as to which past relationship Kysre is referring to in the chat.

Now, Gondrezick is fully focused on her single life and has been spotted attending various events. Let’s take a look at some of them!

Kysre Gondrezick is enjoying her single life

Gondrezick hasn’t spent much time on the hardwood lately after being released by the Chicago Sky last year. She has referred to this as a “transitioning” phase in her life, and by the looks of it, she’s certainly enjoying it.

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The basketball player and model made the rounds at New York Fashion Week last month, playing a key role in launching Kate Barton’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection. She was also spotted at the Hero at Rockefeller Center last month, attending a dinner to celebrate Michael B. Jordan’s Men’s Chevron campaign for David Yurman.

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It’s bittersweet to see Kysre Gondrezick move on from a past relationship. With her unexpected comments about a former partner, it’s evident the breakup—whichever one she’s addressing—was a pivotal moment for her personal growth. It’s great to see her thriving in her single life, and fans will be eagerly awaiting her return to the court soon. Stay tuned for more updates.

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