On Tuesday, Diana Taurasi, one of many biggest WNBA gamers of all time introduced her retirement. The 42-year-old guard performed along with her complete profession, 20 seasons, with the Phoenix Mercury.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued an official assertion on the league’s social media to have a good time her influence and acknowledge one of many sport’s most dynamic opponents.
“Diana Taurasi is likely one of the biggest opponents to ever play the sport of basketball on any stage. In a record-setting profession that noticed her play 20 seasons, rating extra factors and make extra three-point pictures than any participant in WNBA historical past, she has earned the unquestioned respect of gamers across the globe, delivered electrifying moments and captivated followers time and again.
WNBA Commissioner Assertion on Diana Taurasi pic.twitter.com/lATEzx428Q
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 25, 2025
“On behalf of the WNBA household, I thank Diana for every thing that she has delivered to the WNBA — her ardour, her charisma and, most of all, her relentless dedication to the sport. She leaves an enduring legacy and the way forward for the WNBA is in an excellent place due to her influence, that will likely be felt for generations to come back.”
A 3-time WNBA champion, two-time WNBA Finals MVP, 2009 WNBA MVP, 11-time WNBA All-Star and 10-time member of the All-WNBA First Staff, Taurasi is a sure-fire lock for the Naismith Memorial Corridor of Fame.
A winner of six straight gold medals with Staff USA, the UConn alumna retires because the all-time WNBA chief in factors (10,646), discipline objectives (3,341), free throws (2,517), 3-point discipline objectives (1,447), common season video games (565) and seasons performed (20) in addition to the all-time playoff chief in factors (1,455), discipline objectives (478) and 3-point discipline objectives (215).
This text first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.
