Elena Delle Donne on ESPN's Outside the Lines

Blue Hens Basketballer Elena Delle Donne was featured on ESPN's Outside the Lines on 3/4/12.
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[@corinnclark3835]

There are only 9 players in the NBA and WNBA who have recorded a 50-40-90 season, Delle Donne is the only WBNA player in this group. Not only does she play from the heart, she has a big heart. Kudos to her for following the path that was right for her.

[@postaltraining]

she's a real person, with a huge heart, obviously a rock solid family upbringing and she knows what's important. her sister lizzie is not guaranteed a long life. elena did the right thing. she's such a good person and has such great skills i may watch some WNBA games or at least some chicago sky games. i've forsaken pro and even college ball fandom in recent years because the low quality of the play and people in the sport. this elena gives me hope

[@boredymcbored]

God, she's just a genuinely good person. I really enjoyed seeing this. Made me tear up. It was wonderful.

[@expatbiker6598]

Damn it. Now she's turned me her fan for life. What a person. Loyalty at its finest.

[@robertlawsonjr.2501]

As someone who was born with Cerebral Palsy and born and raised in Delaware, this video really touched me. It's a really good feeling to know they're people out there who see us as people, not just a dollar sign, or people to take advantage of.

[@kembaskywalker3305]

Robert Lawson Jr. Hope you're dealing with your condition well brother. Much love 👍

[@elizabethwedge9136]

She made UD a powerhouse and final 4 contender haha I miss having that kind of exposure here in Delaware

[@jovono1]

Til this day, I still LOVE this story.

[@uvyas76]

Beautiful story about two beautiful sisters. Amazing.

[@jointhejourney7472]

What a wonderful human being…! A true professional athlete who excels on the court, yet maybe even a finer human being.

[@isabelwong7678]

Im really inspired to hear Elena Delle Donne's story. Basketball is not the only thing, the solo thing that matters to her. She loves other things, people in life and has a balance.

[@azpeitiaconz]

And look at her now gold medal, WNBA MVP, wow she really was meant to be one of the greatest female basketball players off all times, but like everyone is saying her game could be better only if she accepted to play over seas, but she is still amazing!!

[@wonderlandian8465]

Now champion also

[@crand20033]

@@wonderlandian8465 If she goes there, she might end up in prison like Griner.

[@markcanto3393]

i love you elena keep doing what makes you happy it doesnt matter what other says what matters is you are happy i love you elena

[@johnyannelli2480]

Just repeating myself: class act and an inspiration

[@doevtboy]

This is highly respectable and should be applauded.

[@randyacuna3248]

She could easily be a model, she is so stunning but she is so down to earth and with so much caring in her heart , she turns away from the glamorous life, and just as important, she is one of the best players in the women's game . A top box office attraction.

[@aibonitoguerrero]

Wow...she is just inspirational. Amazing courage and demonstration of how strong of a woman she is by sticking with her family and knowing whats best for her.

[@jayvancamp6137]

Can not say just how much I love your heart* I am a 'Die hard' Storm fan and had the pleasure of watching you compete... None of that matters anywhere near what you represent to our world! GOD Bless you! ... Love Jay E Van Camp

[@undercoverswithcora]

watched her play NC yesterday. Amazing player! I hope to be as good as her one day. such a great person too (:

[@Jeremy6663]

What a beauty and what a remarkable woman. I hope she can find the courage to get over her feelings of home sickness because in the WNBA she is going to be a HUGE star. I love how close she is to her family. This world needs more people like her. She is beauty inside and out. I hope she gets everything that she needs and wants from life.

[@richardrobinson1697]

WOW, WHAT A GREAT STORY! A WOMAN WHO PUT FAMILY FIRST! MAD RESPECT TO ELENA D. CONTINUED SUCCESS YOUNG LADY!🏀👍🏀

[@emilechang5882]

I didn't know she is this great! So lovely!

[@ldcy0875]

Greatness in all aspects of life ! Message

[@sharonrobertson6574]

ALL I CAN SAY IS YOU GO GIRL!!! KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO

[@theliedivides]

I love how she and Geno respect each other.

[@KrystalEdwardsUnion]

WOW! this just open my eyes to a whole different side of basketball:) you inspire me!!

[@luzrucci5534]

A huge heart and God given skills!!

[@highlyaroused83]

Very good lady with a solid heart, Thank you Elena for showing family comes first and not money!

[@shawnwallop9974]

Glad she followed her heart!!!

[@shawnwallop9974]

Priceless!!!!!

[@bunnydust1]

i was devastated as a uconn fan when i found out she had left us in the beginning of the season. but once all the dust had settled and i'd learned more about her reasons, i couldn't help but be inspired. truly an amazing story about an amazing person. i have nothing but respect for delle donne.

[@Whitewolf1827]

Favorite player ever

[@tedmcclellan2691]

Such great respect for you after watching this video.

[@robertkwiatkoski1292]

2 things come to mind. Larry Bird leaving Indiana and an interview i saw yrs ago. Wish i remembered his name and the details. In the interview ( i think he was a running back for USC, maybe not) he was asked about the college draft, he responded by saying he was going to med school, cure cancer and win the Noble Peace Prize.

[@dalelong8001]

After seeing this, who in their right mind could possibly find fault with this girl and the decisions she has come to make? What an outstanding human being! God Bless this fine young lady!

[@elmainman4175]

Good for you. You do what is right in your heart. Love your decision god bless you

[@rcsv54]

Amazing girl, all my respect.

[@luvsilly60]

Beautiful inside and out.

[@mahedmond]

💙🧡💚💜🩵Mesmerizing🩵💜💚🧡💙 🌈Elena Delle Donne is and always be my favorite player, character, person, soul🌈

[@LOCDLIFE]

What a BEAUTIFUL CARING SISTER!!! Family First! I have always liked Elena Delle Donne! Now I have a better perspective of the loving and caring person, and character she has! This should be made into a movie. She made the right CHOICE! Now today she's so happy and on her way to being a LEGEND of the game! May God continue to bless her!🙏

[@mystic1410]

Fucking amazing its a true heartwarming story I hope she successful in here career.

[@schwartzb11]

Best of luck to her. Coming from a UConn fan, it's unfortunate that we couldn't see Geno coach this girl into a superstar and a few national championships. It takes quite a person to choose family over every basketball kid's dream of winning national championships with a high profile team. Elena is a special person and I hope that she's is able to have a successful basketball career while staying close with her family.

[@BestMuscleVideo]

Great story!

[@haleytaunt7339]

Elena cells Donne is amazing and such a good person

[@pinkfae3081]

Reminds me a lot of what happened to Larry Bird in his college playing days.

[@jnats34]

Respect ! Go mystics

[@tytratar2114]

What a great story!

[@DrZachManC]

@ElenaDelleDonne BEAUTIFUL😍🔥

[@TheHavaianas24]

She's gorgeous

[@chucknastyness]

@tony 61 In his defense when this story came out up to like the past couple years nobody actually knew she was

[@99iwaena]

Elena is an Awesome individual, putting family first before herself! 🤙🏽👍❤️❤️

[@nadiamanzueta8341]

awwww what a great person she is

[@Beanismygoat]

Am I crazy or the only 1 for thinking how beautiful she is?!!!😢❤

[@coachb2766]

She's a sweetheart. A real cutie.

[@bigjabba]

i think i'm in love

[@dcoleman87]

As a fellow basketball player, being in the same conference as Delaware, she has my total respect. It's hard to follow your heart when you have so many others in your ear

[@streetwearsocial8280]

Awesome baller!!! Elana and Diana are my favorite wnba ballers

[@zacharybotelho665]

I think her relationship with her sister outweighs her talent in basketball...truely great person!! #heartofachampion

[@christopherharrington3598]

She awesome beautiful person

[@earvase]

One of the only things/person from Delaware we can be proud of.

[@poeticfusion]

great person!!

[@TLG43]

What a sweetheart she's adorable.

[@streetgainer]

And the rest as they say... is history!!

[@RatedKwong1]

Beautiful.

[@oliverrowen729]

She's beautiful.

[@blakespadaro2313]

Very beautiful , strong tall, I’d be with her even tho I’m 4 inches shorter

[@barrycard4490]

Don't have to say anything, just listening to this young woman.

[@aaronvaldes3104]

WNBA Champion!!!

[@thomaslee4725]

God bless you for going and doing what you feel deep in your heart if that's what you want do you want to be home you want to play for whoever you want to play for that is your prerogative and be damned anybody else and I admire you for that I respect you for that you do what you want to do sweetheart and you keep doing you and be damn about anybody else and God bless you

[@lebronJAMES3547]

idk how anybody can call her crazy...she missed her sister so she left behind previous dreams just to be by her side n love her.....shes not crazy shes a unselfish angel

[@CAU98]

What a cutie pie and the Rookie of year! Awesome!

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Playing for Geno is never joyful. Absolutely great decision. Geno gets the results, but one one truly enjoys playing for UConn.

[@johndick3443]

Look at her now fools

[@nobodynobody2799]

@@drewarockwell306 You need a dictionary to help you out with the definition of a quitter.

[@fireholeriver5205]

HUH?

[@larrystrand1252]

Great story of true love

[@Timothy0430]

shes 1 in a million!! good luck in the wnba

[@theolamp5312]

You gotta love her.

[@zacharywalton8720]

Elena Delle Donne is an extraordinary person for that, I hope she continues to have happiness and I wish her the very best as she transitions to the WNBA

[@darrylgoblue]

Elena has the right stuff. I was moved by her compassion - in particular, her devotion to her sister. Good luck in the NCAA tournament. She knows what is important at an early age: That alone puts her head and shoulders above most people.

[@t-squared1882]

What a well grounded person

[@sdawg4834]

Some people just don't get it that people need to do themselves and that's what is important. At least she had the courage to take all the scrutiny and follow her heart. Some people wouldn't have the courage to do what she did. Good for her!

[@cagryagmur7849]

Respect Greatest player of basketball :)

[@pacersconnor]

Saw there game the other day, Delaware plays Uk my favorite team today but I wish deleware and Elena the best!! She is a great basketball player!

[@mariemenerville]

She is mot only a great player but a wonderful person u can't not like some one like her

[@juicycuter]

Her and Datsyuk are my heroes!!

[@barbaramorton-winters9462]

Good that you were true to yourself.

[@stevethelegend]

Awesome story I am a 30 year old special need young man

[@lemanski40]

Elena u are a Beautiful LADY

[@zyxwut321]

I'm so happy to see her breakthrough year in the WNBA. Maybe she can shut all the critics up once and for all and end up back on the US women's team where she belongs. She's the best women's basketball player in the world right now and she did it her way taking care of her loved ones without kowtowing to the UConn machine.

[@soldier2330]

She's so beautiful ..

[@sonyce7]

Love her... She's my baby..

[@snydesy]

Wow

[@thedukeofswellington1827]

GO HENS!! I wanna get my M.A. and Del.is deff on my radar

[@1realdeal]

yeah she will be with the Chicago Sky

[@blakespadaro2313]

She’s gorgeous

[@bryanshap2677]

I've just been introduced to her skill.........I'm overwhelmed.........saw her wedding video......I'm extremely happy for her.............she is the women's Steph Curry

[@frankchris07]

Her sister says it all. I want to be close to my sister. Mature beyond her years.

[@hiphoplegend1]

she is extremely cute......damn....she is under the radar screen, and she's a great person...

[@SLAyer-xq1pg]

"Delta Dawn What's That Flower You Have On"

[@yungrycrazii445]

I lived in Wilmington Delaware my entire 18 years of life.... How come i've never heard about this girl..???? Wtf

[@kobethakilla]

i love della!!! :)

[@Jimmyricano]

Geno, scugnizzo, Elena Is ONe In A MILLION! Gotta love her!! And her family,,x ever,,.

[@LESLIELEON99]

Great story. Glad to see it was not all about basketball for her

[@relivec]

she going to be one of the best in w basketball. will be top 3 in the draft. will beat everyone.