Thirteen-year WNBA veteran Cappie Pondexter officially announced her retirement from professional basketball on Tuesday.

In an Instagram post, Pondexter wrote, “A very sad day for me but I’m OK with the word retired. I hope most importantly I’ve impacted a lot of souls to follow their dreams.”

Pondexter, 36, won two titles with the Mercury and was the 2007 WNBA Finals MVP. She won an Olympic gold medal in 2008, played in seven All-Star games and was voted one of the WNBA’s Top 20 players of all time in 2016.

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Growing up I never expected to do any of this. I never dreamed of this. I just wanted to play. A Full scholarship, 2 WNBA championships , 7 WNBA all star appearances and Olympic gold medal. I’m super blessed to say to my kids I’ve done something kool . I didn’t expect to go out this way but I know God has something bigger in store. The everyday signs says so. Thank you to any and everyone involved in my early professional basketball career. A very Sad day for me but I’m ok with the words RETIRED . I hope most importantly I’ve impacted a lot of souls to follow their dreams. Good luck to all the ladies in the W. 🙏🏽❤️

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After making her retirement official, WNBA players took to social media to salute the future Hall of Famer.

Thank You Legend 🙌🏽 @cappa23 ..

— Brittany Boyd (@adifferent1five) April 16, 2019

Nah I’m real life sad that Cappie Pondexter (@cappa23) really retired man …..
I use to think it wasn’t okay to be in the WNBA and express yourself through tattoos … you didn’t really see it like that … but Cap did it AND got a bucket too !

— NWK FINEST (@BrittBundlez) April 16, 2019

Ay shoutout to @cappa23 – you a legend bro and thats undisputed. i appreciate you believing in me from day one. on to the next venture!

— Imani McGee-Stafford (@imanitrishawn_) April 16, 2019

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Cap, My G.O.A.T 🐐 No flex I wanted to be just like you when I first got to the league. A guard that’s my height, tatted, and a bucket! Saw so much of myself in you. I remember my first year overseas when I found out you was coming to play on my team, man I was hype! Ayo remember when I introduced myself and you was like “Man I know who you are” I was screaming inside lol You helped me so much man, I hope you know that, not even just with basketball. When my bestfriend passed Cap legit texted me everyday afterward sending me uplifting messages, even when I didn’t respond, she kept sending em. Every single day man! I love you so much for that Cap. Great basketball player, but even better person! You deserve so much more than what is being given, but I promise you built a legacy that will last forever! Forever my Vet, Cap The G.O.A.T

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