Seattle Storm guard Sue Fowl reacts to followers chanting “Thanks Sue” after the Storm have been eradicated from the playoffs with a loss in Sport 4 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinal to the Las Vegas Aces, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson, Related Press
WNBA legend Sue Fowl performed what's going to possible be her last sport Tuesday evening, and celebrities of all stripes took to Twitter afterwards to congratulate her on an unbelievable profession.
Fowl, who's 41, received 4 WNBA titles and 5 Olympic gold medals up to now twenty years. She was additionally a 13-time All-Star, a report for WNBA gamers, in accordance with ESPN.
On Tuesday, Fowl’s Seattle Storm fell to the Las Vegas Aces, ending their playoff run. The group on the sport chanted “Thanks, Sue” throughout her final postgame interview.
“It has been my honor to pay for this franchise, to play for these followers. ... I hope I made everybody in right here proud,” Fowl mentioned to ESPN’s Holly Rowe.
For the final time ever, Sue Fowl leaves the court docket.
— Niko Tamurian (@NikoTamurian) September 7, 2022
The perfect to ever do it, and we're so fortunate to have watched her@komonews#WNBAPlayoffs@S10Birdpic.twitter.com/RgpPAhJ4Oc
Rowe, a outstanding sports activities commentator, later tweeted a clip from the interview with a particular message for Fowl.
“This is without doubt one of the hardest goodbyes I've ever needed to say. Love. Respect. Endlessly,” she mentioned.
Former “Jeopardy!” champion and present host Ken Jennings, who lives in Seattle, shared an identical message of gratitude.
“GOAT. (Best of all time.) Thanks for all the pieces, Sue Fowl,” he mentioned.
NBA stars like Steph Curry additionally tweeted reward for the WNBA participant.
“Legend. Take a bow,” Curry mentioned.
“One of many best to do it! ... Can’t wait to see what you do subsequent,” tweeted Utah Jazz part-owner Dwyane Wade.
Legend. Take a bow @S10Birdhttps://t.co/fB39IKdEuk
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) September 7, 2022
Former NBA participant Jamal Crawford identified that Fowl is one among a number of sports activities legends to retire this yr.
“Sylvia Fowles. Sue Fowl. Serena Williams. Allyson Felix. We could by no means see 4 of the best retire in the identical yr, from three totally different sports activities once more. The affect will probably be felt for generations. Respect,” Crawford mentioned.