The Diana Taurasi retirement storyline continues to thicken for the Phoenix Mercury and the entire WNBA. Taurasi posted a photo on her Instagram of emojis that depicted “one last dance.” As fans embraced a possible return, her agent told ESPN something rather interesting , according to Michael Voepel.
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Could Diana Taurasi return for a 21st season with the Mercury?
Taurasi is a competitor with everything. From shattering records, to simply proving her teammates wrong, she’ll go to crazy lengths. After all, Kobe Bryant nicknamed her “The White Mamba” for her competitiveness and brilliance on the court. Also, she played in the most amount of games since the 2022 season. In her final game, the Mercury went all-out for her possible retirement .
From the 10th anniversary of the Mercury championship team her college coach to Geno Auriemma, the night combined past, present, and the future. That night indicated the beginning of the end of an illustrious career for Taurasi. However, she’s continually said that when she’s ready, she’ll retire. As the months continue to pass before the next season, a decision will likely take place.
With the passing of the torch to the new generation, Taurasi is the last of her era. Still, she’s putting up solid numbers. Players like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Caitlin Clark can break her records. Regardless of that, the Phoenix legend could aim for another championship…