Rookie WNBA All-Star Kiki Iriafen remains high as Haley Jones details the emotional toll of being resigned by 3 teams


The trip to professional sports can be unpredictable, especially in a growing league like the WNBA. Haley Jones serves as a perfect example, after giving up three times this season. After detailing the emotional toll on Instagram, he received the support of the Rookie All-Star Kiki Iriafen.

Selected with the number 6 selection of the Atlanta's dream In the 2023 WNBA project, Jones played 40 games in his first two seasons. However, he resigned in May and joined the Mercury of Phoenix, but was cut after four appearances. One week later, Jones was signed by Dallas's wings, but he resigned again on June 29.

When cutting three teams in two months, Calvary was hard for Jones and expressed its effects on a long publication on social media Sunday.

“This is how I imagined my third season of Wnba. It was resigned from the dream and bounce between states in recent months … and then welcomed by Mercury and Wings, two amazing organizations, in difficulty contracts, it has been a trip.

“But through everything, I have learned a lot about myself. I have had the opportunity to grow, perfect my game and really understand how much I have to give … The path may seem different, but the purpose is the same. Thank you for all #Year3,” he wrote.

Jones' admission to his struggles won the love of several players, including Kiki Iriafen, who remained high with his guard.

“Still this girl! Look, always!”, Iiafen commented.

Kiki Iriafen shows his support for Haley Jones in comments (Source: Instagram/Haley Jones)Kiki Iriafen shows his support for Haley Jones in comments (Source: Instagram/Haley Jones)
Kiki Iriafen shows his support for Haley Jones in comments (Source: Instagram/Haley Jones)

Iriafen got a All-Star nod this season, but despite his success with Jones in the comments.

Kiki Iriafen and her teammate Sonia Citron make history with the last honor of all stars

Following Aliyah Edwards's success last season, the Washington Mysticles The tendency to write great talents have continued. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been great selections for the mystical, fitting well with Britten Sykes.

The Rookie Duo won a All-Star selection for its performances, making history in the process. They became the first pair of Rookie teammates who have been selected for a All-Star team since 1999.

In its first season, the duo has begun the 18 games, with Citron promised 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists. In the meantime, Iriafen has registered 12.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg and 1.3 APG.