Elena Delle Donne says that the public acknowledgment of her sexuality is not a surprise to those close to her, and while she is openly out, she plans to keep her private life private. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) Elena Delle Donne, Washington D. C. 314K likes. Her sister was born deaf and blind, has cerebral palsy and autism, and is an inspiration to Elena. Elena Delle Donne is a small forward for the Washington Mystics, a former second overall draft pick, a WNBA champion, a two-time WNBA MVP, an Olympic gold medalist and a … Elena Delle Donne, the reigning WNBA MVP, wants to play basketball. But the Washington Mystics star, who has battled Lyme disease for years, also wonders how her … Elena Delle Donne (born September 5, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). On a day when Elena Delle Donne questioned whether her status as reigning WNBA MVP impacted her being denied a medical exemption this season, the … Nineteen times out of 20, Delle Donne scores. The Mystics' Elena Delle Donne's plans for the 2020 season are uncertain after she was denied a medical exemption from the league. Reigning WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne is embroiled in the most ludicrous battle of the Covid-19 sports period after the Washington Mystics denied … When she has a free throw, Elena Delle Donne bounces the basketball three times. Delle Donne played a successful college basketball career for the Delaware Blue Hens from 2009 to 2013. https://www.geni.com/people/Elena-Delle-Donne/6000000054033152034 She was drafted by the Chicago Sky with the second overall pick of the 2013 WNBA draft, and led the Sky to the 2014 … One of the most recognized and accomplished student-athletes in the history of Delaware Athletics, Elena Delle Donne has followed her record-breaking performance at UD with an impressive career as a 2016 Olympic gold medalist, WNBA superstar, author, spokesperson, and role model. Official Facebook Fan page of Elena Delle Donne. Then, she says a few words to herself and “I let it fly”. As a Special Olympics Global Ambassador since 2014, Delle Donne works alongside the organization to advance opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities worldwide.