Sylvia Fowles and the result of her 15 WNBA years live on.

Sylvia Fowles is one of the best players in WNBA history. She’s a two-time WNBA MVP and a six-time All-Star. She was named Defensive Player of the Year three times and led the Lynx to WNBA titles in 2011 and 2013.

Fowles announced her retirement last month, saying she wanted to spend more time with her family. She leaves the game as its all-time leader in blocks and ranks sixth in rebounds. But her legacy and the results of her 15 WNBA years - live on.

“I don’t think any of us thought we’d be here without Sylvia,” Candace Parker said after the game. “She’s the heart and soul of this team, and she’s been through a lot.”

Fowles missed the first two games of the WNBA Finals with an injury, but she made her presence felt in Game 3. She had 10 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in the Lynx’ 86-79 win over the Sparks. “It was Sylvia’s will that got us through this game,” Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said. “She’s a once-in-a-generation player,” Reeve said. “She’s the best center in the history of the game.”

The Lynx will retire Fowles’ jersey next season. She’ll be inducted into the WNBA Hall of Fame in 2022. “It’s been an amazing ride,” Fowles said. “I’m so thankful for the opportunities I’ve had. I’m so grateful to have been able to play this game,” Fowles said. “It’s been an honor and a privilege.”

But Sylvia Fowles’ WNBA career didn’t end with that overtime loss to Seattle on Sunday. It ended much earlier, when the 6-foot-6 center announced her retirement last month after 15 seasons.

“It’s been an amazing ride,” said Sylvia in a statement released by the Lynx. “I’ve been fortunate to play with some of the best players in the world and win championships, but most importantly, I’ve made lifelong friends. I’m thankful for everything the game has given me, but it’s time for me to step away.”

Fowles finishes her WNBA career as one of the greatest players in league history. She is a two-time WNBA champion, a three-time WNBA Finals MVP, a six-time WNBA All-Star, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. She is also the WNBA’s all-time leader in blocks per game (2.6) and field goal percentage (59.5).

“Sylvia Fowles is one of the most dominant players in WNBA history,” Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said. “There’s no doubt she will go down as one of the best to ever play this game.”

Fowles was drafted second overall by the Chicago Sky in 2008 and quickly established herself as one of the league’s best players. She was named WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2008 and WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010.

In 2011, she was traded to the Lynx, where she would go on to have the best years of her career. She was also named WNBA Most Valuable Player in 2017, when she averaged 20.9 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game.

Fowles finishes her WNBA career with averages of 15.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. She will go down as one of the greatest players in WNBA history and her impact on the game will be felt for years to come. Thank you, Sylvia Fowles, for everything.