Diana Taurasi’s retirement signals end of era in WNBA

Worthy of a statue, Diana Taurasi exits on top, 'grateful' for WNBA's rise and new stars
Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, avoided the spectacle of retirement ceremonies and left the game on her own terms.
Diana Taurasi’s retirement signals end of era in WNBA, but fresh stars are ready to step up
Young stars such as 2024 Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark and the Sky’s Angel Reese are spearheading the WNBA’s launch into the mainstream. But there’s still a class above them at the helm.
WNBA all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi announces retirement from basketball
Women’s basketball legend Diana Taurasi announced her retirement Tuesday after more than 20 years in the WNBA . Widely recognized as one of the greatest players of all time, the 42-year-old spent her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury, helping the team to all three of its WNBA championships in 2007, 2009 and 2014.
Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds
In addition to her three WNBA championships with the Mercury, Taurasi won six Euroleague championships while playing year-round most of her career. She was the 2009 WNBA MVP and is one of four players to earn WNBA Finals MVP honors more than once (2009, 2014).
WNBA icon Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons: ‘Just didn’t have it in me’
Diana Taurasi announced she was retiring after 20 seasons in the WNBA medals after spending her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury. “I just didn’t have it in me,” the 11-time All-Star and 2009 league MVP told TIME about her decision.
Diana Taurasi retirement: WNBA all-time leading scorer's legendary career, by the numbers
Taurasi has been named to 14 All-WNBA teams, an all-time record. Taurasi is the only Olympian to represent the United States at six Summer Games, the most by a USA Basketball athlete. And she's got six gold medals, having won in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2021 and 2024.
Saturday Sports: Diana Taurasi's retirement, NBA drama
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Michele Steele of ESPN about basketball legend Diana Taurasi's retirement, drama in the NBA, and a political statement by Canada's men's national soccer team coach.
Mavericks’ Klay Thompson pays tribute to Diana Taurasi after retirement announcement
After the Dallas Mavericks fell 132-117 to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, Mavericks star guard Klay Thompson spoke on the recent retirement of basketball great Diana Taurasi. Thompson, who finished with 16 points,
LeBron James Praises Diana Taurasi After Retirement Announcement
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is considered by many to be the greatest basketball player in the history of the game and with the end of his career looming, it is important for everyone to appreciate him while he is still active.
Revealing the big reason Phoenix Mercury great and global hoops icon Diana Taurasi retired
Phoenix Mercury all-time great Diana Taurasi announces retirement in Time magazine and on 'The View,' saying she'd lost her ...
'She was just a natural.' High school coach reflects on Diana Taurasi's career
Don Lugo's Larry Webster, Diana Taurasi's high school coach for four years, said it was clear she was destined for a great ...
Alexander: As women’s basketball grows, remember Diana Taurasi, one of the builders
The University of Connecticut, WNBA and U.S. Olympic star – and Don Lugo High’s own – left quite the legacy and might be the ...
A look at some of the career accolades for Diana Taurasi
Diana Taurasi retired on Tuesday, ending her 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. She's the WNBA's career scoring leader ...
How Diana Taurasi's fiery competitive streak ignited a women's basketball revolution
Diana Taurasi is defined by the bravado and swag that she played with every time she stepped on the basketball court, ...
The time Diana Taurasi absolutely cooked Draymond Green with 1 question
Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi roasted Golden State Warriors enforcer Draymond Green back in the 2016 Olympics.
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France's Olympic star Gabby Williams pens heartfelt farewell message for Diana Taurasi: "Honor to have shared the court with you"
Williams scored 11 of France’s 13 points in the championship showdown. After the game, she could not hold back tears as Taurasi consoled her. The two former UConn Huskies shared an emotional moment at ...