

Stephanie Talbot may not have any flashy moves on offense. But what she does offer is her expertise and stability to the team. Making waves since her rookie year, she won the 2013 WNBL ROTY. “S–tloads,” was the reply Talbot gave when asked what she learnt from playing with Olympians teammates. Since 2024, she has been an Olympic medalist herself.
Furthermore, her 14-year career speaks volumes. In her seven years in the WNBA, she continues to maintain an average of 42.3% from the field and a 35.2% from the 3-point line. So Sandy Brondello scored herself a sharpshooter off the bench after the Valyries waived her.
But while a great deal is known about the professional life of the Olympic medalist, her personal life is something that has been under wraps. So here’s a peek into Talbot’s love interest, someone who has been by her side through the thick and thin.
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What is the name of Stephanie Talbot’s boyfriend?
Stephanie Talbot’s boyfriend is Abraham “Heff” Helfand. He is often mentioned as her partner in personal life updates. Whether they are married or not is not yet known. However, Talbot is confirmed to be romantically involved with Helfand. Both of them call Kadina, South Australia, their hometown. Helfand went to Kadina Memorial High School, graduating in 2010, but that’s as much we know about his education.
However, he has multiple certifications under his belt. Talbot’s partner has an Electrical Contractor’s license from the South Australian government and a Certificate III in ESI: Distribution Power Systems from SA Power Networks. So while Helfand probably did not take the college route, he attained all the necessary steps to kickstart his professional journey in the electricity supply industry. Now he has a stacked resume to show for it. Let’s learn more about his professional career.
What does Abraham “Heff” Helfand do for a living?
According to his LinkedIn, Helfand started his career in SA Power Networks in February 2012, the year Talbot was playing for the Adelaide Lightning. He worked as a TSW 3A Lineworker in this company for almost 9 years. Soon, he was a part of MG Electrical Pty Ltd and supervising a 66KV transmission project ranging roughly 30-37 mile.
Since June 2021, Abraham Helfand has taken the role of Managing Director at Distro-Tex Pty Ltd. While he is now stable in his professional career, a huge turnaround came during 2022, when Talbot’s professional career took damage. But despite the hardships, the two have faced through storms and sunshine together.
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Stephanie Talbot’s boyfriend’s presence during her 2022 injury recovery
A major test in the relationship was Talbot’s ACL injury in the WNBL in 2022. While facing UC Capitals, Talbot was going coast to coast. But just near the opposite team’s basket, she felt something breaking away in her knee. Recounting the incident, she said, “I felt something go in my knee and my first instinct was, ‘F—, there goes my ACL.'” Fearing the worst, and it happens. That was what Talbot went through. On March 1, the athlete underwent a tedious surgery to reconstruct her ACL.
But what followed was a long session of recovery. During this tough time, her partner stepped up for emotional support. The recovery from the surgery took nine months. Talbot and Helfand grew closer during this tenure of hardships. The couple spent quality time together, going on walks to the dog park. Helfand also supported her while the WNBA star went to physio thrice a week along with light exercises at the gym for recovery.
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Nothing has deterred years in. Formal outings, recovery days in the national parks, a little goofiness for the gram, Talbot has laid it all out in the open. The WNBA veteran is now looking to start her new stint with Liberty in her seventh season. All eyes will be on her over her performance in the defending champions roster.
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