Everything to Know About Diana Taurasi’s Retirement Announcement and Incredible Career

Taurasi announced her retirement after a 20-year WNBA career.
Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi retired from the WNBA on Tuesday.
Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi retired from the WNBA on Tuesday. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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WNBA legend Diana Taurasi retired on Tuesday after an incredible 20-year run with the Phoenix Mercury.

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Phoenix Mercury Legend Diana Taurasi Announces Retirement

Taurasi announced her decision to retire in an exclusive interview with TIME.

"I just didn't have it in me. That was pretty much when I knew it was time to walk away," Taurasi said in the exclusive interview. "Mentally and physically, I'm just full. That's probably the best way I can describe it. I'm full and I'm happy."

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Basketball World Reacts to WNBA Great Diana Taurasi's Retirement

Taurasi's retirement sparked plenty of conversation across basketball, with many saluting the all-time great on her historic career.

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Diana Taurasi Once Brutally Roasted Draymond Green During 2016 Olympics

The WNBA legend took a shot at Draymond Green's offensive game while complimenting the longtime Warriors star's defensive prowess.

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WNBA Legend Diana Taurasi Explains What She'll Miss Most in Retirement

The 14-time All-WNBA selection had a few things come to mind when asked about what she'll miss the most from her professional basketball career.

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Geno Auriemma Salutes Diana Taurasi After WNBA Retirement Announcement

Auriemma coached Taurasi during her standout college career at UConn, as well as when she represented Team USA during the Olympics.

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WNBA Celebrates Diana Taurasi's Legendary Career With Brilliant Highlight Reel

There are no shortage of highlights from Taurasi's decorated basketball career.

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LeBron James Had the Highest Praise for Diana Taurasi After Retirement

James and Taurasi took the men's and women's game by storm during the same time period, and the Lakers star was effusive in his praise of the WNBA legend.

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Diana Taurasi Had a Simple Response to Her Status in the GOAT Debate

Taurasi plans to let her resume speak for itself after a two-decade professional career.

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Sue Bird Explains What Sets Diana Taurasi Apart From Other Legends in WNBA GOAT Debate

When it comes to ranking the best women's basketball players of all-time, Taurasi is in a league of her own, according to Bird.

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Caitlin Clark Had The Perfect One-Word Reaction to Diana Taurasi's Retirement

Taurasi's been one of the WNBA's preeminent stars for as long as Clark's been playing basketball.

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Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.