Diana Taurasi Retires After Historic 20-Year WNBA Career
Diana Taurasi, WNBA's all-time leading scorer and three-time champion, retires after 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, reflecting on her monumental career.
Taurasi’s star status began at the beginning of the new century, when she joined UConn and became a three-time national champion with the Huskies, being named the AP Player of the Year during the 2002-03 season after averaging 17.9 points, 4.4 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game on the way to her second of three titles.
Diana Taurasi, WNBA's all-time leading scorer, announces retirement after 20 seasons: 'I'm full'
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Her retirement did not come entirely as a surprise.
Diana Taurasi, 6-time Olympic gold medalist and the WNBA's top scorer, will retire
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Taurasi inspired a generation of players while racking up records and championships.
Basketball titan Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons and six Olympic golds
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One of the game’s best offensive players, Tuarasi retires as the WNBA’s all-time leader in several scoring categories, including points, field goals made, free throws made, and 3-pointers made.
WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announces retirement
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Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds
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Taurasi usually starts working out four months prior to the beginning of the team’s training camp, but last month she came to the realization it was time to walk away from the game she loves.
WNBA all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi announces retirement from basketball
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Summary
Diana Taurasi, 42, has announced her retirement from the WNBA after 20 seasons, concluding a historic career. The all-time leading scorer with 10,646 points, Taurasi led the Phoenix Mercury to three championships and won six Olympic gold medals with Team USA. Recognized for her exceptional contributions to women's basketball, she is celebrated for shaping the sport's legacy. Taurasi's decision to retire comes after a season where she felt both mentally and physically fulfilled. Her impact on the game continues to inspire future generations of athletes.
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