Elena Delle Donne, two-time WNBA MVP and champion, has announced her retirement from basketball, citing physical limitations and heartfelt reflections on her career. Drafted by the Chicago Sky in 2013 and later traded to the Washington Mystics, she faced numerous injuries, including three herniated disks. Despite these challenges, she became a seven-time All-Star and won a WNBA title in 2019. In her emotional farewell post, Delle Donne emphasized gratitude for her family, teammates, and fans, expressing a mix of sadness and anticipation for her next chapter after a rich career in basketball.
"One of my favorite children's books asked, 'How did it get so late so soon?' I have asked myself that over and over again in the process of coming to the decision to retire from playing basketball. Being able to say that out loud was one of the hardest parts of my career."
"Words cannot adequately express how thankful I am to my family, all of my incredible teammates, friends, executives, sponsors, staff and most importantly the amazing fans that have accompanied me on this journey. This game has been my life and I am grateful for the memories and how much it's given me."
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