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Alyssa Thomas gets emotional farewell as Sun retire her No 25
The Connecticut Sun retired Alyssa Thomas's No 25 jersey on Friday night, honouring the forward who spent 11 seasons with the WNBA franchise. Thomas helped the Sun reach two WNBA Finals and…
The Story in Brief
The Connecticut Sun retired Alyssa Thomas's No 25 jersey on Friday night, honouring the forward who spent 11 seasons with the WNBA franchise. Thomas helped the Sun reach two WNBA Finals and six consecutive playoff semifinals during her tenure.
The ceremony was an emotional farewell for Thomas, who was the engine of the team. The franchise recognised her contributions as she led Connecticut to sustained success over more than a decade.
The Indian Opinion
Indian fans may wonder why a WNBA ceremony gets news space when women's kabaddi and cricket struggle for attention. The question is not about sport quality but commercial push: the WNBA markets its stars relentlessly, while India's women athletes often rely on tournament-time media bursts. If India's leagues invested in year-round storytelling around players like a Poonam Yadav or a Deepika, would fan loyalty follow? The answer lies in viewership numbers next season.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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