
Two-Time WNBA Champion, Sylvia Fowles, announced her retirement after the completion of this 2021-2022 season.
Fowler announced on social media in February that she would be returning “home” to Minnesota Lynx for her 15th and final season.
a message from @SylviaFowles: pic.twitter.com/eRXPF2pKEC
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) February 1, 2022
Fowles, 36, won two WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx in 2015 and 2017 and was named Finals MVP for both. In 2017, Fowles was also named MVP for having averaged 18.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Her highest record includes her 65.5% and added 2.0 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
Among Fowles lengthy list of accolades from beginning her career in the Chicago Sky as the No.2 overall pick, being named to three all-star teams within seven seasons, and winning two Defensive Player of the Year, she’s become a legendary athlete in the WNBA.
Sylvia Fowles: “It hasn’t really sank in that it’s my last year, but the preparation is the same… It’s more of a challenge for me to see just what I can do at this age. Not saying I’m old…” #LynxMediaDay pic.twitter.com/la8S0GBTBJ
— Reggie Wilson (@ReggieWilsonTV) April 20, 2022
We’re wishing Fowles a phenomenal, record breaking, final season.