Elena Delle Donne
Basketball player and WNBA champion
Born
September 5th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born on September 5, 1989, a professional basketball player played for the Chicago Sky in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). After a standout college career at the University of Delaware, where she was a two-time Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year, entered the WNBA in 2013. Achieved the WNBA Championship with the Chicago Sky in 2021. Additionally, earned WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in 2015 and 2016. Known for scoring ability and versatility on the court, impacted the game through exceptional performances.
Won WNBA Championship in 2021
Achieved WNBA MVP awards in 2015 and 2016
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