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Layshia Clarendon retires from WNBA after 12 seasons

by John Maxner
21 September 2024
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Layshia Clarendon retires from WNBA after 12 seasons

Clarendon’s legacy extends far beyond their stat line, though. Off the court, Clarendon spent much of their career fighting for WNBA player rights during two terms as first vice president of the WNBPA and as a foundational member of the players’ association’s social justice council. Clarendon was also the league’s first openly nonbinary and transgender player and a fierce advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.

The ninth overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2013 WNBA Draft, Clarendon is a University of California, Berkeley alum and San Bernardino native. The 33-year-old guard played for six teams over their WNBA career: the Fever, Atlanta Dream, Connecticut Sun, New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, before spending their last two seasons with the Sparks.

Clarendon was named as an All-Star in 2017 and averaged 7.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists over 284 career games in the WNBA, despite a number of injuries in their final few seasons in the league. During their two-year stint in Los Angeles, Clarendon averaged 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.

“It’s bittersweet to reach this time in my life and career,” Clarendon said in a press release. “Coming home to LA and spending my final seasons with the Sparks was deeply meaningful. I wasn’t sure if I would ever make it back to California to play. And I did, which meant the world to me and my family. I want to thank everyone within the organization, my teammates and coaches for all they’ve supported me through. Both big and small. The WNBA is in such a great place and I’ll be forever honored to be one of 144.” 

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In a post shared to social media, Clarendon said they were “deeply at peace with this choice as my mind, body, and spirit know unequivocally that it’s time to move on.”

“The saying is that athletes have 2 deaths,” Clarendon wrote. “Our careers and our true last breaths. I can tell you, I have been deeply in mourning over this loss. I’ve loved this game with every ounce of my being.”

“Lay was a true professional, showing up each day with a desire to help our teams compete and improve,” Sparks coach Curt Miller said in the release. “Simply stated, Lay is a winner. Off the court, Lay is a trailblazer and impacted so many with their bravery to be authentic and unapologetic while consistently fighting for the marginalized.” 

Miller heaped additional praise on the guard on social media, posting to X (formerly Twitter) to acknowledge Clarendon’s retirement. Indiana Fever general manager Lin Dunn and Sparks GM Raegan Pebley similarly shared their appreciation. 

Congratulations Lay… you will be missed! From our days in CT to you helping us lead our build in LA, you were always someone I loved going to battle with. Your Grit was contagious & your leadership on and off the court can’t really be summed up in words. Congrats again 💐 🎉 https://t.co/6lCaD4GNkP

— Curt Miller (@CurtMillerWBB) September 20, 2024

THANKYOU Layshia for your contributions on the court and off the WNBA court! It was my pleasure to draft you and follow your career! Wishing you “ All the best” ! ❤️😍❤️ https://t.co/iHbQ1vdxey

— Chalk Talk (@LD_ChalkTalk) September 20, 2024

Much will be deservingly said about the enormous impact @Layshiac has had off the court. AND, let’s not miss that they have been a force on the court as well. Lay the hooper has been fierce AND a winner; a guard who could dish AND score, knock down a 3 AND take you into the… https://t.co/3XQjvDRklY

— Raegan Pebley (@RaeganPebley) September 20, 2024


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