Diana Taurasi is the leading leading goal scorer in WNBA, but her best can may have come off the field.
Taurasi, 42, threw a zinger against the Golden State Warriors forward Daymond Green during Rio -ol 2016, according to Time magazine.
“Hi, Daymond, how does it feel to be the only person in this room who has never been double team?” The report cited Taurasi to say.
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Mercury guard Diana Taurasi smiles after hit a three-point on September 19, 2024 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. (IMagn)
Both the women’s and men’s teams were reportedly on a cruise ship during the matches, giving Taurasi a chance to aim for Green’s offensive skills.
Green is known for its defensive skill and outgoing personality, as the Warriors star is never shy to say what is thinking about. Not much of a scoring threat has Green on average only 8.7 points per year. Fight through his 13-year career.
The Phoenix Mercury star announced her retirement on Tuesday after 20 seasons, and with her remarkable resume is among the biggest players ever played in the WNBA story.
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Golden State Warriors Frem Daymond Green drives to the curve towards Sacramento Kings Guard Malik Monk at the Golden 1 Center. (Sergio Estrada-Misted Pictures)
Taurasi won three WNBA titles, was named 2009 League MVP, won two Finals MVPs, registered five scoring titles, was named Rookie of the Year in 2004 and made 14 All-Wnba teams with 11 All-Star teams.
She spent her entire 20-year-old WNBA career with Mercury, something rarely seen in professional sports.
In addition to her star’s WNBA game, she is the most decorated Olympic basketball player ever with six Olympic gold medals.
Phoenix Mercury-Guard Diana Taurasi celebrates after a three-point basket against La Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. (Kirby Lee-Preferred Pictures)
Before becoming a pro, she helped lead Uconn to three national championships during her college career.
Taurasi was named AP player of the year in the 2002-03 season after an average of 17.9 points, 4.4 assists and 6.1 rebounds per year. Match.
