Indiana Fever Send Strong Message to DeWanna Bonner After Making WNBA History

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Rowan Fisher-Shotton | Last updated May 21, 2025 1:44 PM ET

On Wednesday, the Indiana Fever took to X to recognize veteran forward DeWanna Bonner for yet another milestone in her storied WNBA career.

Bonner was the fifth overall pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury.

Over a 15-season career spanning Phoenix, Connecticut, and now Indiana, she has earned two championships (2009, 2014), six All-Star selections, and established herself as one of the league’s most consistent two-way players.

Bonner signed with the Fever on February 2, 2025.

In the post, Indiana sent a "Congratulations to DeWanna Bonner on moving into 8th on the @WNBA all-time rebounding list with 3,073 rebounds and counting ."

Congratulations to DeWanna Bonner on moving into 8th on the @WNBA all-time rebounding list with 3,073 rebounds and counting pic.twitter.com/l17l21aHHz
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 21, 2025

The brief congratulatory post arrives less than 24 hours after the Fever's narrow 91-90 loss to the Atlanta Dream.

The Fever closed out the 2024 campaign with a 20-20 record, marking their highest win total since 2015 and securing the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2016, playing behind Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark.

Under coach Christie Sides, Indiana finished third in the Eastern Conference and returned to postseason play after a seven-year drought before being swept 2-0 in the first round by the Connecticut Sun.

Following the 2024 season, the Fever made several notable moves to build on their success, including the addition of Bonner.

Bonner’s Fever debut saw Indiana topple the Chicago Sky 93-58 on Saturday, scoring seven points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals.

The Fever will now look to build off their two-game start (1-1) as they transition to a Thursday rematch with Atlanta.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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