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Alyssa Thomas received the ultimate recognition from the Connecticut Sun on Friday as the franchise retired her iconic No. 25 jersey during a ceremony in Uncasville, celebrating 11 seasons of record-setting excellence.
AIConnecticut Sun legend Alyssa Thomas saw her No. 25 jersey permanently retired during an emotional Friday night ceremony in Uncasville. The crowd rose to its feet as the banner was unveiled - a fitting tribute to a player who gave everything to the franchise over 11 remarkable seasons.
Thomas leaves behind a statistical footprint that may never be matched in Sun history. She holds the franchise's all-time records in points, rebounds, assists, games played, and minutes logged. Fans long ago dubbed her "the engine" - a nickname that captured her relentless motor and tireless commitment on both ends of the court, as ESPN reports.
Visibly moved throughout the evening, Thomas addressed the crowd and spoke of how much the team and its supporters had meant to her career. She acknowledged the emotional weight of the occasion but managed to keep her composure, thanking fans for the memories built over more than a decade together.
The Sun aren't finished looking back. The club plans to retire Tina Charles' jersey later this season and will also recognise the contributions of head coach Mike Thibault. Earlier in the campaign, the organisation honoured Jonquel Jones, Curt Miller, and Jasmine Thomas in separate ceremonies.
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