In a recent interview with The Athletic, Natasha Howard, a 10-year WNBA veteran now playing for the Dallas Wings, expressed her deep belief in her team's potential for a successful playoff run. The Wings have historically struggled to advance past the first round of the playoffs since moving to Dallas in 2016, but Howard, with three WNBA championships under her belt, sees this year as an opportunity for something special.
Howard, who has achieved recognition as a statistical leader in various categories, is also set to star in the VH1 reality show "Basketball Wives" as part of the first LGBTQ couple. While she contemplates her legacy, Howard remains focused on her career goals, particularly aspiring to earn the MVP title, a distinction she has yet to achieve.
A pivotal moment in Howard's WNBA career occurred when she stepped into the spotlight due to an unfortunate injury to her teammate, Breanna Stewart, in 2019. Howard capitalized on the opportunity, earning her first All-Star selection, All-Defensive first team honors (for the second time), and the Defensive Player of the Year award.
Since joining the Dallas Wings earlier this year, Howard has become a veteran leader and mentor for the team. Her vast experience, including three WNBA championships, has been instrumental in the Wings' success as they secured the No. 4 seed in the league. Howard's contributions, both defensively and offensively, have been crucial, and she has recorded impressive stats throughout the season, including her first career triple-double.
Howard's leadership role and mentorship extend to the younger players on the Wings, where she is known as "Flash" and is seen as a guiding presence. She takes her role seriously, aiming to pass on her knowledge and help the next generation of players succeed.
Off the court, Howard is set to make a personal appearance on "Basketball Wives," a show traditionally focused on NBA players' wives and girlfriends. She sees this as an opportunity to spotlight the WNBA and the LGBTQ community. Howard also balances her life as a stepmother, enjoys various hobbies, and maintains a positive and grateful outlook.
On the basketball court, Howard is determined to prove the doubters wrong and lead the Dallas Wings to a successful playoff run. The team's unity and resilience in the face of adversity have her excited about what they can achieve.
