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Elena Delle Donne makes Larry David reference in Hall of Fame speech

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Elena Delle Donne makes Larry David reference in Hall of Fame speech
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Elena Delle Donne was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 16, 2026. During her speech, she humorously referenced Larry David, stating, "I can only hope this speech goes pret-tay, pret-tay, pret-tay, pret-tay good." Delle Donne, a two-time WNBA MVP and seven-time All-Star, delivered a heartfelt tribute to basketball, recalling her journey from childhood to professional success. Other inductees included former WNBA stars Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw, along with NBA figures like Amar’e Stoudemire and Doc Rivers. The ceremony took place at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville.

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  • •Elena Delle Donne was inducted into the Hall of Fame on August 16, 2026.
  • •She referenced Larry David in a humorous moment during her speech.
  • •Delle Donne has won two MVP awards and seven All-Star selections.
  • •Other inductees included Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw.
  • •The ceremony occurred at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville.
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  • 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA legend Elena Delle Donne gives hilarious Larry David shoutout in Hall of Fame speech
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Fans of Larry David will be quite familiar with the reference Elena Delle Donne included in her Hall of Fame speech.

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