Diana Taurasi, the leading scorer in WNBA history and voted "greatest of all-time" by the league's fans, announced her retirement after 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. She previously had an illustrious college basketball career at UConn. On the international stage, Taurasi won her sixth gold medal with Team USA women's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Here's a look at Taurasi's career highlights:
WNBA
All-time leader in points and 3-pointers
Three-time WNBA champion (2007, 2009, 2014)
MVP (2009)
14-time All-WNBA Team selection
Two-time Finals MVP
11-time All Star (2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2024)
Rookie of the Year (2004)
Picked No. 1 in the 2004 draft
International
Six-time Olympic gold medalist (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024)
Three-time FIBA Women's World Cup gold medalist (2010, 2014, 2018)
Four-time USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (2006, 2010, 2012, 2016)
UConn
Naismith College Player of the Year (2003, 2004)
Three-time NCAA champion (2002, 2003, 2004)
Wade Trophy (2003)
Two-time Big East Player of the Year (2003, 2004)
Big East All-Tournament Team (2001, 2002, 2003)
NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2003, 2004)
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