Elena Delle Donne Announces Retirement After 11 Successful Seasons in WNBA
Two-time MVP Elena Delle Donne retires from the WNBA, concluding her career as one of the league's standout players with numerous accolades.
Delle Donne leaves the game with a long list of accolades including two WNBA MVPs, seven WNBA All-Star teams, four All-WNBA First team picks and a championship trophy with the Mystics in 2019.
2-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne announces retirement: "My body seemed to make this decision"
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WNBA star Elena Delle Donne retires after 11 seasons and a championship
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Two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne announces retirement
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Summary
Elena Delle Donne, a two-time WNBA MVP and seven-time All-Star, announced her retirement after 11 seasons, citing health concerns and reflecting on her career. Delle Donne, drafted second overall in 2013, played most recently with the Washington Mystics and was pivotal to their 2019 championship win. She averaged 19.5 points and 6.7 rebounds over her career but struggled with injuries in recent years. In her retirement announcement on Instagram, she expressed gratitude to her family, teammates, and fans, signaling eagerness for her next chapter.
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