DiJonai Carrington embraces linking up with Carmelo Anthony's ex La La Anthony and Russell Wilson's wife Ciara

Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington was among the attendees at Kim Kardashian's star-studded event for her shapewear and clothing brand, SKIMS. At the event, Carrington connected with TV personality and actress La La Anthony, the ex-wife of NBA star Carmelo Anthony, and Ciara, the wife of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson.

Carrington shared moments from the SKIMS flagship store opening on 5th Avenue in New York, including photos with La La and Ciara.

She posted pictures with the two on her Instagram feed and reshared them on her Instagram stories, accompanied by heart-eye emojis.

Check out Carrington's photos below, which include snapshots with stylist June Ambrose and Kardashian herself.

DiJonai Carrington's IG stories featuring La La Anthony and Ciara

Carrington has been one of the WNBA’s most prominent guards. She capped off an impressive season by earning the league’s Most Improved Player award, averaging 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Carrington was one of the many stars present at the event, which also included Cleveland Cavaliers standout Donovan Mitchell, rappers Ice Spice and Cardi B, as well as fashion icons Winnie Harlow and Paris Hilton.

DiJonai Carrington reflects on role in SKIMS campaign

Kim Kardashian co-founded SKIMS with entrepreneur Jens Grede in June 2019, and the brand has seen rapid growth, becoming the official underwear partner of the WNBA for the 2024 season.

In preparation for the season, SKIMS unveiled a campaign featuring top WNBA players like Candace Parker, Cameron Brink, Kelsey Plum, Skylar Diggins-Smith and DiJonai Carrington, who modeled items from the Fits Everybody collection in nude-toned SKIMS underwear.

Speaking about her involvement in the SKIMS campaign, Carrington told WNBA.com:

“I absolutely love SKIMS, and I’m thrilled to be part of this campaign. From post-game to travel days and beyond, SKIMS is the perfect brand for me. I love how lightweight and soft the Fits Everybody underwear is, and I’m obsessed with SKIMS for everyday wear.”

Since partnering with the NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball last fall, SKIMS has gained attention for its high-profile campaigns.

These include the SKIMS Men’s campaign featuring NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the SKIMS March All-Stars campaign spotlighting top college basketball players.