TORRANCE — Sparks forward Dearica Hamby said she’s ready to move forward after raising workplace misconduct allegations against the Las Vegas Aces during her recent pregnancy that were substantiated by the WNBA on Tuesday.
“I’ve known since (Monday) but they released it (Tuesday morning). I really don’t have much to say about it,” said Hamby, 29, who gave birth to a son named Legend in March, her second child. “I want to move forward and focus on where I am today. I’m healthy, I’m happy. My son is healthy and I’m going to be playing basketball this season so I want to focus on moving forward, this part of it is over and me and the union will continue to explore my options.”
Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby shares her thoughts on the WNBA’s investigation into her allegations of workplace misconduct during her recent pregnancy against Las Vegas Aces. Hamby’s motivation to play this season are her two children. Hamby’s 1st game is May 19. pic.twitter.com/nj4jdduAC5
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Hamby spoke to reporters after Sparks practice during training camp at El Camino College on Tuesday.
Initially, the two-time WNBA All-Star and 2022 WNBA champion with the Aces, said she wanted to return to prove her former team wrong but now she’s dialed that back and doesn’t want to make her comeback personal against the Aces. Her motivation is now intrinsic, fueled by her children, 6-year-old Amaya and newborn Legend.
“I doubted myself for a little bit but I’m back,” Hamby revealed, who also shared that she was walking around 10 minutes after Legend was born. “A woman’s body is incredible in general.”
Hamby said she’s not going to put too much pressure on herself this season but expects to be ready to play in the Sparks’ season opener against Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.
“I’m focusing on getting in shape and turning the motor…
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