You may have seen or heard the name LaDonna M. Smith on your bookshelf; TV; radio; or in your neighborhood. Known for writing books and creating successful events, LaDonna is no stranger to business and success.

 

LaDonna M. Smith is a native of Fairmont Heights MD. She is the owner of her company Philatonian Productions which also includes Fire and Words Publishing . She has worked with several radio stations and shows; the Black Writer’s Guild of Maryland, Inc. as the Events Coordinator and Board Member on the Board of Directors.  She has also served as the President and Vice President of the Maryland’s Wrtier’s Association (Bmore Chapter).

 

Basketball Life: Although LaDonna has never played organized basketball, she is no stranger to it. Because of her family's love for it and many of them playing for teams, and serving in the capacity of leadership to include commissioners of leagues, she was and is constantly surrounded with the game. Ms. Smith has also assisted the then Baltimore Pearls Semi Pro Basketball team with marketing and promotion. After the team disembarked LaDonna inquired several times about acquiring the Pearls. However, while watching the 2015 NBA Playoff game the unction to inquire about the Pearls came to LaDonna again. She sent an email to inquire. A few days later Joe Newman phoned her back and they discussed the venture. And upon hanging up the phone, LaDonna began researching and developing the PG Valor Basketball Team.

 

There is no doubt that with the connections and network of people; organizations and more surrounding LaDonna-the PG Valor Basketball Team-Prince George's County Maryland's first Professional Basketball Team is going to not only be a strong but withstanding branch of the ABA League.