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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.

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Diana Taurasi, WNBA's all-time leading scorer, announces retirement after 20 seasons: 'I'm full'

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Diana Taurasi, 6-time Olympic gold medalist and the WNBA's top scorer, will retire

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Basketball titan Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons and six Olympic golds

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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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WNBA all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi announces retirement from basketball

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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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: Diana Taurasi is the WNBA's all-time leading scorer with 10,646 points. She won three WNBA championships, was named WNBA MVP in 2009, and won two WNBA Finals MVP awards. She also holds the record for most three-pointers made in the WNBA.
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: Taurasi stated that she felt both mentally and physically fulfilled, describing herself as 'full and happy' with her career.
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: Taurasi's retirement, combined with Brittney Griner's departure, leaves significant leadership voids for the Phoenix Mercury. Taurasi was a key figure in the team's success and a beloved member of the community.
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: In addition to her WNBA success, Taurasi won six Olympic gold medals with Team USA, further solidifying her status as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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