Seattle Storm’s Skylar Diggins-Smith recently opened up about her prolonged journey in the WNBA, including her struggles of balancing a sporting career with the responsibilities of being a mother. The veteran point guard has played in the league for 12 years. Skylar Diggins’ disclosure about her personal life during her recent appearance on Angel Reese’s podcast has piqued fans’ interest in knowing about her husband and kids.
Here’s everything you need to know regarding the seasoned basketballer’s family.
Who is Skylar Diggins’ husband?
Skylar Diggins has been married to Daniel Smith since 2017.
Smith completed his primary schooling at Clay High School before enlisting in the University of Notre Dame. Daniel Smith pursued football in college but had to forfeit soon due to an ankle fracture. He subsequently decided to enter the field of art. Smith then dived into the designing sector, creating logos primarily for clothing brands. According to The US Sun, Skylar Diggins’ husband now operates the self-owned Doperman Studios in Dallas, Texas.
How many kids do Skylar Diggins and Daniel Smith have?
Diggins and Smith are proud parents to two kids at the time of writing.
Skylar Diggins and her husband welcomed their firstborn in 2019 and named him Seven. They were then blessed with a girl child in 2023. Diggins and Smith have so far kept their children away from the limelight.
Skylar Diggins and Daniel Smith’s relationship history
Skylar Diggins met Smith during her time at the University of Notre Dame. The duo began dating in 2014. Smith ultimately popped the question to his partner in June 2016 while the two were attending one of his art exhibits. Soon, they formalized their relationship and exchanged vows at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art in April 2017.
Post her marriage, the WNBA star officially modified her jersey name from Diggins to Diggins-Smith.