On Tuesday, Diana Taurasi officially announced her retirement from the WNBA, closing the door on an incredible 20-year career.
When contemplating the thought of preparing to run it back for a 21st season, the 42-year-old Taurasi told TIME Magazine, “I just didn’t have it in me. That was pretty much when I knew it was time to walk away.” She continued, “Mentally and physically, I’m just full. That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m full and I’m happy.”
After 20 years of playing in the WNBA, Diana Taurasi is officially retiring
Thank you Diana for changing the game forever, all of the accolades could never amount to the type of person and edge you embodied when you stepped out there on the court
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— WNBA (@WNBA) February 25, 2025
Whether or not she is your GOAT, Taurasi has compiled a resume that exudes all-time greatness. Her accomplishments across four seasons at UConn, 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury and a two-decade tenure with Team USA include:
- 2x Naismith Player of the Year (2003, 2004)
- 2x NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2003, 2004)
- 3x NCAA Champion (2002-04)
- WNBA Rookie of the Year (2004)
- 11x WNBA All-Star
- 14x All-WNBA
- WNBA MVP (2009)
- 2x WNBA Finals MVP (2009, 2014)
- 3x WNBA…
