PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi made history yet again Thursday.
The Phoenix Mercury star became the first player in WNBA history to score 10,000 career points when she hit a 3-pointer off a screen from 28 feet with 8:23 left in the third quarter against the Atlanta Dream at the Footprint Center.
Taurasi, who entered the game 18 points shy of the mark, had 10 at halftime, then made a driving layup to open the third quarter before sinking consecutive 3-pointers to get her 10,000th point.
“Diana’s achievement stands as a testament to her skill, determination, and unwavering dedication to the game, which along with her competitive nature, has captivated fans with her incredible scoring ability, clutch performances, and unparalleled basketball IQ,” league commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. “We are honored to witness this milestone.”
Taurasi’s 10,000th point came on the 1,344th 3-point field goal of her WNBA career. The only other…
