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Basketball Biography

Elena Delle Donne

“EDD”

American · Wilmington, USA · Born 26 September 1989

Forward/Guard

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The most versatile scorer in WNBA history — two-time MVP, the only player to average both 20 points and 8 rebounds per game, and a player who has competed at the highest level while managing Lyme disease throughout her career.

Elena Delle Donne was born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1989. Chicago Sky selected her second overall in the 2013 WNBA Draft from Delaware, where she played after initially turning down a scholarship from UConn. She won the WNBA MVP twice (2015, 2019) and the WNBA championship with Washington in 2019. She is the only player in WNBA history to average both 20 points and 8 rebounds per game in the same season. She won the Naismith College Player of the Year at Delaware. She has played throughout her career with Lyme disease — a chronic condition that has required ongoing management and that she has spoken about publicly. She was named to the WNBA's 25th Anniversary All-Time team.

Famous For

Versatile forward with exceptional shooting range and leadership

Playing Style

How They Played

Versatile forward with elite shooting, strong post presence

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Two-time WNBA MVP and champion who overcame health challenges

Best Known For

WNBA MVP 2015, 2019

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • WNBA MVP 2015, 2019
  • WNBA Champion 2019
  • Naismith College Player of the Year
Career Journey

Timeline

2013 📌 WNBA debut with Chicago Sky as 2nd overall pick
2013 🥇 WNBA Rookie of the Year
2015 🥇 First WNBA MVP award
2017 📌 Traded to Washington Mystics
2019 🏆 WNBA Championship with Washington Mystics
2019 🥇 Second WNBA MVP award
2019 🏆 WNBA Finals MVP
2023 📌 Retired from professional basketball
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

2 common questions about Elena Delle Donne

Elena Delle Donne is American.

Elena Delle Donne played as a Forward/Guard.

Career Timeline — Elena Delle Donne
2013
WNBA debut with Chicago Sky as 2nd overall pick
2013
WNBA Rookie of the Year
2015
First WNBA MVP award
2017
Traded to Washington Mystics
2019
WNBA Championship with Washington Mystics
2019
Second WNBA MVP award
2019
WNBA Finals MVP
2023
Retired from professional basketball
WNBA MVP 2015, 2019
WNBA Champion 2019
Naismith College Player of the Year