WNBA Players Who Made Triumphant Returns from Major Injuries

Several WNBA stars have demonstrated remarkable resilience, overcoming severe injuries to return to elite performance and contribute significantly to their teams' success.

The top 3

  1. Elena Delle Donne's Battle with Back and Lyme Disease: Elena Delle Donne overcame multiple severe injuries, including three herniated discs requiring two surgeries and chronic Lyme disease, to return to MVP form and win a WNBA championship with the Washington Mystics.
  2. Breanna Stewart's Return from an Achilles Rupture: Breanna Stewart ruptured her right Achilles tendon in 2019, causing her to miss the entire WNBA season, but she made a full recovery for the 2020 season, even investing over $30,000 of her own money in rehabilitation.
  3. Candace Parker's Career Longevity Despite Knee Issues: Candace Parker battled numerous knee injuries, including meniscus tears and cartilage damage early in her career, yet she achieved two WNBA MVP awards and multiple championships over a distinguished and long-lasting career.

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