Damiris Dantas, a Brazilian basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA, is sparking curiosity about her personal life, including details about her parents and family background.
The WNBA star Damiris Dantas do Amaral was born on November 17, 1992, in Ferraz de Vasconcelos, Brazil, to Brazilian parents.
While not much is known about her parents, including their names and professions, Damiris Dantas lost her beloved mother when she was just nine years old.
Furthemore, she was raised by her late aunt Roseli ‘Rose’ Dantas Isidoro after her mother’s untimely demise.
Although Damiris Dantas lost her mother at a very young age, she received the motherly love from her late aunt Rose, who stood by her side as her constant supporter through all her good and bad times.
Damiris Dantas often states that she has a wonderful family who supports her in everything she does.
Unfortunately, Damiris Dantas lost her beloved aunt Roseli ‘Rose’ Dantas Isidoro in 2014, while she was playing for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA.
She shared a beautiful post on Instagram in memory of her late aunt, expressing her love and respect for her.
The post reads:
“Heaven must be laughing now If you’ve already told that story of yours I know it’s all different now But it will last forever in my memory…….Now all that’s left is longing. I still can’t believe it’s true. I’ll keep you inside me forever. But I have faith that one day, We’ll meet again!!!”
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Damiris Dantas Often Recalls The Memories Of Her Late Mother
The two-time FIBA Americup gold medalist, Damiris Dantas, often expresses her love and respect for her late mother.
In December 2023, Damiris Dantas shared a beautiful post on her Instagram recalling the memories she shared with her late mother and expressing her love.
The post reads:
“Today I woke up missing you so much, I miss you everyday but some day’s just seem to be worse!!! I wanted to lie in your lap and tell you so many things, so many insecurities, fears, challenges, and achievements so wonderful, that you would be so proud, and also give me so much advice to follow this life that has hit hard, and in those moments I am more sure That lady mother, with such a short time, taught me so much. The truth mom, is that every day I feel and look more like you!”
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She further added that people told her that this longing would pass, but nothing could change, and she still remembers her late mother every day.
“I still remember the smell of your perfume and the smell of the orange cake that you used to make for us. Mom, I know that you have always been with me and you are still by my side, holding my hand!Love you love you love you.”
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Similarly, in May 2020, on Mother’s Day, Damiris Dantas shared a picture of her with her late mother and wrote:
“It’s been 17 years, that on Mother’s Day I don’t have this lady here with us .. Every day of my life I remember you, I cry of longing and I feel such a great pain inside here, without you here it seems like a part of me is missing…! Thank you, God, for presenting me with such a wonderful mother, who taught me and continues to teach me every day with so many good memories.I could lose everything, except you MOM 😭 ..I love you very muchI miss you everydayHAPPY MOTHER’S DAY 👸🏾🙏🏿🖤 All my love and respect ✊🏿 continue watching over us up there..”
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Damiris Dantas also regarded her late mother as her Most Valued Player (MVP).
In addition to her late mother, Damiris Dantas also often expresses her love for her late grandmother and two sisters, Daiane and Tauane Dantas.
Her sister, Daiane Dantas, is a personal trainer specializing in women’s training and works at Smartfit.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Damiris Dantas was selected in the first round as the 12th overall pick in the 2012 WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx. She was signed by the Lynx on April 2, 2014.
- She made her WNBA debut on May 16, 2014, against Washington, becoming the second rookie in league history to debut with 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
- She won the bronze medal at the U-19 World Championship in 2011, representing Brazil, and was named the tournament’s MVP.
- Damiris also won a gold medal in the South American Championship in 2013 and the Pan American Games in 2019.
