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Sylvia Fowles

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American basketball player

United StatesBasketball PlayersBorn 1985 · age 40
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Sylvia Shaqueria Fowles is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Portland Fire of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She previously played for the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx during her WNBA career.

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Fowles (right, #34) pitted against Candace Parker in the opening tipoff of the 2008 NCAA Final FourFowles (right, #34) pitted against Candace Parker in the opening tipoff of the 2008 NCAA Final FourFowles with the Chicago Sky in 2011Fowles with the Chicago Sky in 2011Fowles guarding Candace Parker in 2016. The New York Times says Fowles has "great agility and a spacious wingspan."[17]Fowles guarding Candace Parker in 2016. The New York Times says Fowles has "great agility and a spacious wingspan."[17]Fowles and ParkerFowles and ParkerFowles and Elena Delle Donne of the Mystics during the 2017 semifinalsFowles and Elena Delle Donne of the Mystics during the 2017 semifinalsFowles in 2019Fowles in 2019Sylvia Fowles addresses fans during a tribute to her after her final home game before retiringSylvia Fowles addresses fans during a tribute to her after her final home game before retiring

Teams 1

Chicago Sky

Awards 7

2025Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
2025Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
2017WNBA Most Valuable Player Award
2011WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
2008Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year
2008WNBA All-Rookie Team
WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award

Connected to Sylvia 6

A'ja WilsonAlso won WNBA Defensive Player of the Year AwardMaya MooreAlso won WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player AwardBecky HammonAlso won Women's Basketball Hall of FameDeWanna BonnerAlso won WNBA All-Rookie TeamChris WebberAlso won Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of FameRobin RobertsAlso won Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

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Sylvia Shaqueria Fowles is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Portland Fire of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She previously played for the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx during her WNBA career. She won the WNBA MVP Award in 2017 and the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award four times. She led the Lynx to win the WNBA Championship in 2015 and 2017, and she was named the MVP of the WNBA Finals both times. In 2020, Fowles overtook Rebekkah Brunson to become the WNBA's career leader in rebounds. In 2025, Fowles was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and the Naismith Hall of Fame.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1985 · age 40
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