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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.

Diggins and the franchise faced an uncertain future as their home shifted nearly 300 miles south. Two life-altering events for the 26-year-old changed that. First the team made a long-term commitment.