Diana Taurasi Retires, Closing a Legendary Basketball Career

The WNBA's all-time leading scorer reflects on her 20-year career, as debates over her legacy and Caitlin Clark's influence emerge.

Diana Taurasi, a three-time WNBA champion and six-time Olympic gold medalist, announced her retirement after a 20-season professional career with the Phoenix Mercury.
Taurasi retires as the WNBA's all-time leading scorer with 10,646 career points and 1,447 three-pointers, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.
Controversial analyst Jason Whitlock claimed that Taurasi’s retirement gained heightened attention due to Caitlin Clark’s rising influence in the league, sparking debates over their respective impacts.
Despite online fan tensions, Taurasi and Clark have expressed mutual respect, with Taurasi praising Clark’s passion and Clark calling Taurasi a ‘legend.’
Taurasi’s career redefined women’s basketball, challenging stereotypes about female athletes and inspiring future generations with her unapologetic competitiveness and leadership on and off the court.