Layshia Clarendon, the WNBA's first openly transgender and nonbinary player, has announced their retirement after a 12-year career, which included being a 2017 All-Star and averaging 7.6 points per game. Clarendon, who used she/her, he/him, and they/them pronouns, played for six teams, notably the Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks, where they finished their career. In their retirement announcement, Clarendon expressed a readiness to move on, stating that it felt like the right time after a period of personal healing. Beyond their athletic achievements, Clarendon is recognized for advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights and player welfare, serving as vice president of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association. Their legacy includes significant contributions to social justice within the league, including negotiating a landmark collective bargaining agreement in 2020. Clarendon expressed gratitude for the support from fans and teammates throughout their journey.