# @thegistca on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIB1IFqM7sk
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/28951658-thegistca-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e38bbcfa35.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-04-04T14:49:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST Canada (@thegistca) — https://gondola.cc/thegistca

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One of the best to ever do it. Congrats on the incredible career! 🙏⁣
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Two-time WNBA MVP, seven-time WNBA All-Star and 2019 WNBA Champion, Elena Delle Donne has announced her retirement. Delle Donne last played in 2023, sitting out the 2024 WNBA season. 🏀⁣
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"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," Delle Donne wrote on Instagram. 💜⁣
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"This game has been my life and I am grateful for the memories and how much it’s given me. It feels good to close this chapter knowing I gave it my all and I can’t wait for what’s next!" 🥺⁣
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Can't wait to see what you do next, de11edonne! 💪  #thegist⁣
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#womenssports #basketball #wnba #thisgistin #wbb #elenadelledonne #mystics #retirement

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST Canada | @thegistca | https://gondola.cc/thegistca | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

thegist, elenadelledonne, thisgistin, retirement, wbb, womenssports, basketball, wnba, mystics

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