Alyssa Thomas gets an emotional farewell as the Sun retire her No. 25 jersey
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas was the engine that made Connecticut go when she played for the Sun for 11 years.…
In a poignant farewell ceremony, the Connecticut Sun honored Alyssa Thomas, the team's former star guard, by retiring her No. 25 jersey on Friday night. Thomas, who played for the Sun for 11 years, led the franchise to two WNBA Finals appearances and six consecutive playoff semifinals. The team, set to relocate to Houston next year, paid tribute to its former greats and coaches throughout the season.
Thomas was greeted with chants of "AT" before the game and received a standing ovation during the short ceremony. Reflecting on her time with the Sun, Thomas expressed gratitude and fond memories, stating, "What a heck of a ride we had here. This place truly meant something to me. It was a great 11 years. Sad to see it go. I will never forget the memories, the hard fought battles we had here.
Bottom of my heart thank you. I love you guys." After departing from Connecticut, Thomas joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2024. She was the heart of the Connecticut franchise, known for her work ethic and pivotal role in the team's success. The Sun honored Thomas by retiring her jersey, recognizing her as the engine that drove the team's accomplishments over the years.
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