Diana Taurasi inducted into the Mercury Ring of Honor as franchise celebrates 20 years of excellence
Summary
Diana Taurasi was honored by the Phoenix Mercury basketball team by having her jersey number retired and being inducted into the team's Ring of Honor during their 20th anniversary celebration. Taurasi played for the Mercury from 2004 to 2024 and is recognized as one of the greatest players in WNBA history due to her many awards and championships.Key Facts
- Diana Taurasi played for the Phoenix Mercury for 20 years, from 2004 to 2024.
- She is the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer by over 2,000 points.
- Taurasi is an 11-time WNBA All-Star and a six-time Olympic gold medal winner.
- She won three WNBA championships and was named WNBA Finals MVP twice.
- She received the WNBA regular-season MVP award in 2009 and was Rookie of the Year in 2004.
- The Mercury retired her jersey number 3 and inducted her into their Ring of Honor.
- Taurasi was praised for her strong personality and connection to fans, calling them friends.
- Her family, including her wife Penny Taylor and two children, attended the ceremony.
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