DeWanna Bonner is a celebrated American-Macedonian professional basketball player, widely recognized for her exceptional career in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
He has carved out a legacy as one of the most versatile and accomplished players in the league.
Standing at 6’4”, she currently plays as a forward for the Indiana Fever, having previously starred for the Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun.
Siblings
DeWanna grew up with three siblings, two sisters, Vin’Centia Dewberry and Erica McCall, and one brother, Justin McCall.
Each sibling has a distinct connection to DeWanna, shaped by shared roots and individual paths.
Vin’Centia Dewberry, as the eldest sister, has largely stayed out of the public spotlight compared to her basketball-playing siblings.
Erica, perhaps the most well-known of DeWanna’s siblings, is also a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Washington Mystics.
Born on the same day as DeWanna, August 21, though in 1995, making her eight years younger, Erica shares a special twin-like connection with her older sister despite the age gap.
Erica followed a stellar college career at Stanford University, where she ranks in the top ten in rebounds (976), blocks (200), and games played (144).
Drafted 17th overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2017 WNBA Draft, Erica has faced her sister on the court multiple times, with DeWanna holding a 7-1 record in their matchups as of 2021.
College and WNBA career
Bonner’s basketball journey began at Fairfield High School, where she earned McDonald’s and WBCA All-American honors.
She then attended Auburn University from 2005 to 2009, majoring in psychology while establishing herself as one of the program’s all-time greats.
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As a freshman, she averaged 13.5 points per game, a feat unmatched by an Auburn freshman since the 1980-81 season.
Her senior year was a breakout, leading the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in scoring with 21.1 points per game—the first Auburn player to do so—while adding 8.5 rebounds per game.
Bonner finished her college career as Auburn’s all-time leading scorer with 2,162 points and second in rebounds with 1,047, cementing her legacy among the elite Tigers to surpass 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.
Selected fifth overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2009 WNBA Draft, Bonner made an immediate impact, contributing to a championship title in her rookie year.
She spent a decade with the Mercury, winning another championship in 2014, before being traded to the Connecticut Sun in 2020 for three first-round picks.
In February 2025, she signed a one-year deal with the Indiana Fever, joining forces with rising star Caitlin Clark.
Over her 15-year WNBA career (as of 2024), Bonner has averaged 14.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game across 502 games, showcasing her versatility as a scorer, rebounder, and defender.
Accolades
Bonner’s trophy case is a testament to her excellence at every level of the game.
In college, she earned SEC Player of the Year honors in 2009, was named a WBCA and USBWA First-Team All-American in 2009, received Associated Press Second-Team All-American recognition in 2009, and was awarded the Alabama Sports Writers Association Amateur Athlete of the Year in 2009.
In the WNBA, her accolades are extensive: she is a two-time WNBA Champion (2009, 2014), a six-time WNBA All-Star (2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024), a three-time WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2009, 2010, 2011), an All-WNBA First Team selection in 2015, an All-WNBA Second Team member in 2020, a WNBA All-Defensive Second Team pick in 2015, and the AP Comeback Player of the Year in 2018.
Bonner has also achieved rare statistical milestones, becoming one of only two players in WNBA history (alongside Tamika Catchings) to record 7,000+ points, 3,000+ rebounds, and 1,000+ assists.
She ranks in the top 10 all-time in games played (502), three-point field goals made (592), and steals (597) as of 2024. Her accolades extend beyond statistics, reflecting her leadership and impact.
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