Alyssa Thomas gets an emotional farewell as the Sun retire her No. 25 jersey
Summary
Alyssa Thomas, a key player for the Connecticut Sun basketball team for 11 years, had her No. 25 jersey retired as a tribute to her contributions. The team honored her in a ceremony before a game, recognizing her as the franchise’s leader in many statistics and a central figure during her time with the Sun.Key Facts
- Alyssa Thomas played for the Connecticut Sun from 2014 to 2024.
- The Sun retired her No. 25 jersey to honor her impact on the team.
- She helped the Sun reach two WNBA Finals and six straight playoff semifinals.
- Thomas is the team’s all-time leader in points, rebounds, games played, minutes, and assists.
- She was known as "the engine" for her hard work and key role on the team.
- Thomas left Connecticut after the 2024 season to join the Phoenix Mercury.
- The Sun are moving to Houston next year and have been honoring former great players and coaches.
- Teammates and fans showed strong support during the ceremony, including wearing No. 25 shirts.
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