Last week, 35-year-old WNBA star Elena Delle Donne announced her retirement after what’s sure to be a Hall of Fame career.
With seven All-Star selections, two MVPs, multiple All-WNBA honors, a scoring championship and a 2019 championship, Delle Donne will undoubtedly go down as one of the best players of her era.
Now as she soaks in retirement, she’s shotgunning beers in a pool and living life — and fans are loving it.
“Congratulations Elena! What an amazing career!” a user exclaimed. “Enjoy your retirement.”
“Have fun in retirement. ✌🏻,” another replied.
“Living her best life 🙌,” a fan said.
“What an amazing career 💐. Thank you EDD ❤️,” another person commented.
“My favorite wnba player of all time.”
“Retired life looks good on the GOAT! ❤️” another fan hearted.
“One of the best to do it. Della is solidified.”
“Bottoms up!👏💐” another user clapped.
“Loved watching you play in Chi-town!!! Happy Retirement- fantastic career- onto the next chapter.”
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 21: Basketball player Elena Delle Donne poses for a portrait during the Team USA Tokyo 2020 Olympics shoot on November 21, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Delle Donne was the No. 2 pick in the 2013 draft following a legendary career at the University of Delaware. She then went on to win Rookie of the Year in her first WNBA season where she finished third in MVP voting, made the All-Star team and was named second-team All-WNBA.
There wasn’t a season Delle Donne played in which she didn’t either make the All-Star team or make it onto the MVP ballot (outside of her three-game return in 2021).
Congrats to her on a remarkable career and we look forward to seeing her in Springfield!
