Kysre Gondrezick Reveals Her Feelings on Being Called ‘Miss J’

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Kysre Gondrezick Reveals Her Feelings on Being Called ‘Miss J’

Kysre Gondrezick has recently shared her feelings about transitioning from the WNBA to becoming a model for Playboy. The former professional basketball player expressed pride in being named Playboy’s 2025 Miss June, making history as the first Black professional athlete to appear in the magazine as a centerfold.

Kysre Gondrezick’s Transition

Gondrezick, now a free agent, showcased her photoshoot on Instagram, declaring, “Proud to be the first Black professional athlete in history to grace Playboy magazine.” She emphasized that her transition from the WNBA reflects an evolution rather than a departure from her true self.

Building a Multidimensional Brand

In an interview with Playboy, Gondrezick spoke about her journey in professional basketball. She highlighted the effort required to reach WNBA standards and mentioned the additional work necessary to maintain success in the league. She stated, “What people label as a transition, I embody as evolution. I’m not stepping outside who I am. I’m building a multidimensional brand.”

Announcement from Playboy

Playboy, on social media, announced Gondrezick’s achievement at the end of October. They noted, “Kysre is the first current female professional basketball player to also take on the Playmate title,” reinforcing her groundbreaking role in sports and modeling.

Future Plans in Basketball

In addition to her Playboy achievement, Gondrezick announced her plans for the 2026 season. She revealed that she will be joining the Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball roster. Expressing enthusiasm for her upcoming role, she said, “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.”