What They're Saying: Katie Douglas' Retirement
Former Indiana Fever player Katie Douglas announced her retirement Friday. Douglas played for 14 years in the league and won a championship with the Fever in 2012. Here’s what the buzz was on social media:
Douglas’ college alma mater, the Purdue Women’s Basketball team wished her well:
A special CONGRATS to Katie Douglas on her retirement! Such an amazing career for one of our best ever! #BoilerUp
— Purdue Women's Basketball (@PurdueWBB) May 1, 2015
The WNBA celebrated Douglas’ career in photos:
#WNBA great and former WNBA All-Star Game MVP, Katie Douglas through the years: http://t.co/CYUSOOyZqx pic.twitter.com/VVjujwmrVF
— WNBA (@WNBA) May 1, 2015
The Fever official account saluted the champion:
The #Fever salute Indy native, @PurdueWBB legend, and WNBA all-star Katie Douglas: http://t.co/tcftNlcYq5
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 1, 2015
Fever fans expressed how much they will miss Douglas along with the rest of the WNBA fans:
The WNBA courts are gonna miss you, Katie Douglas. Especially @TheFieldhouse #FeverNation
— FeverNation (@FeverFanatics) May 1, 2015
Mike Armstrong, the coach of Douglas’ high school team, had some kind words for the famous alumna:
Congratulations to Former PMGBB Player Katie Douglas on her retirement from BB today. You have made us so proud for so long. THANK YOU!!!!🏀😃
— Mike Armstrong (@CoachMArmstrong) May 1, 2015
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