2009 WNBA Retirements

This year marks the 12 official season of the WNBA and a few of the ingurating WNBA players have announced their retirement this season. 

Yolanda Griffin - announced retirement after season ending injury and finished with 12 seasons and WNBA Championship.

• Sacramento Monarchs (1999-2007)
• Seattle Storm (2008)
• Indiana Fever (2009)

Lisa Leslie - the most recognized female basketball player in the world and with the most honors announced her retiredment last season

• Los Angeles Sparks  (1997–2009)

Vicky Johnson - mostly under rated players and hardest working in the game. Finished with 12 seasons.

• New York Liberty (1997-2005)
• San Antonio Silver Stars (2006-2009)

Shannon (Pee Wee) Johnson  - announced retirement from the WNBA but will continue overseas finished with 11 years in the WNBA.

• Orlando Miracle (1999-2002)
• Connecticut Sun (2003)
• San Antonio Silver Stars (2004-2006)
• Detroit Shock (2007)
• Houston Comets (2008)
• Seattle Storm (2009-present)