Kysre Gondrezick has shared her thoughts about moving from the WNBA to the pages of Playboy.
Gondrezick, now no longer in the WNBA but still playing as a free agent, announced the achievement when she posted pictures from her photoshoot for the publication on Instagram, writing, “Playboy’s 2025 Miss June. Proud to be the first Black professional athlete in history to ever grace Playboy magazine and this year’s centerfold!”
Speaking with Playboy about her photoshoot, Gondrezick said, “What people label as a transition, I embody as evolution. I’m not stepping outside who I am. I’m building a multidimensional brand.”
Gondrezick also spoke to Playboy about playing pro ball.
“Becoming a WNBA player and getting to that level, you put in a lot of work to get there,” she said. “You have to put in even more work to stay there.”
Playboy posted the news about Gondrezick at the end of October with a post announcing the achievement.
“Kysre is the first current female professional basketball player to also take on the Playmate title,” wrote the publication on Instagram.
In other Gondrezick news, the former Chicago Sky player announced last month that she’s joining the Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball roster in 2026.
Gondrezick issued a statement revealing her feelings about the move.
“I’m so grateful and excited all at the same time to get an opportunity to not only do what I love but compete amongst the best women to become better in pursuit of my dream,” she said.
