On Tuesday, Diana Taurasi announced her retirement from professional basketball after 20 WNBA seasons. Of course, her on-court legacy is monumental to the sport, to the Phoenix Mercury, to USA Basketball and beyond. She has a resume full of accolades that many athletes will not even get close to replicating.
Yet, as much as her basketball talent was front of mind in her two decades as a professional, it was also her personality and antics that made her such a legend. She was known for getting technical fouls, trash talking her opponents, trash talking the referees, and being very colorful on the court. It made her a joy to watch, not only during the run of play but also during dead-ball moments.
So, with DT hanging it up for good, who will fill the Taurasi-sized hole in the door (and in our hearts)? Sure, there are many exciting guards to watch in game action, but who will step into her shoes in terms of antics? Let’s go over a few options:
Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever)
Caitlin Clark has been called a mini-Taurasi since her days at Iowa. Not only do their games have…
