The franchise that she helped reach two WNBA Finals and six consecutive playoff semifinals honored her on Friday night, retiring her No. The team is moving to Houston next year, so the Sun have been honoring many of their former great players and coaches this season. Alyssa Thomas was the engine that made Connecticut go when she played for the Sun for 11 years. 25 jersey.
Thomas was serenaded pregame with chants of “AT” from the crowd, which also gave her a standing ovation when the short ceremony started.
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She was the centerpiece of the franchise for so many years, playing through injuries, including torn rotator cuffs. She is the team’s all-time leader in points, rebounds, games, minutes and assists She was affectionately known as the engine by the fans for her work ethic and how she made the team go. The Sun will honor two more former franchise members later this season when they retire Tina Charles’ jersey and coach Mike Thibault.
The Sun spoiled Thomas’ night, beating Phoenix 75-72. Thomas had 10 points, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals, but was 4 for 10 from the foul line.
They’ve already honored Jonquel Jones, Curt Miller and Jasmine Thomas earlier this season.
