In the latest installment of On The Undefeated’s WNBA Diary, Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud shares a candid look at the choices, challenges, and convictions that shaped her 2020 season.
Cloud explains why she made the difficult decision to sit out the year, stepping away from basketball to focus fully on social justice advocacy. For her, the choice was about using her platform to fight for systemic change and amplify voices that too often go unheard.
Reflecting on the league’s response to the Jacob Blake protests, Cloud opens up about the emotions she experienced while observing from a distance — from frustration and grief to solidarity and hope. She also discusses how the WNBA players came together to support each other and the communities affected, highlighting the power of collective action in sports.
Throughout the diary, Cloud provides an unfiltered perspective on the challenges athletes face when balancing professional commitments with a responsibility to advocate for change, showing that the fight for justice often comes with personal sacrifices.
Fans and readers gain an intimate glimpse into the mindset of a player who refuses to separate her values from her career, demonstrating the profound impact that athletes can have both on and off the court.
Her story is a powerful reminder of how sports, activism, and personal conviction can intersect, inspiring a new generation of players and fans to recognize that leadership extends far beyond the game.
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