Regardless of if they meet in the postseason, Friday night was about Taurasi and Bird. The day, the game, the atmosphere were about Taurasi and Bird playing each other for the last time in the regular season before Bird retires at the end of the season. On August 1, 2018, Taurasi scored a season-high 37 points in a 10493 victory against the Las Vegas Aces. Diana has lived with Mario in a single family house in Chino, CA. In the 2018 season-opener on May 18, 2018, against the Dallas Wings, Taurasi became the first player in WNBA history to make 1,000 3-pointers. Taurasi joins US Olympic teammate Sue Bird as the only two Olympic basketball players of any gender to win five Olympic gold medals. Looking back is something Bird does, just not publicly. They were ushered through it and then they were gone. [22] For the season, the rookie averaged 17.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. "Diana Taurasi belongs in a Mercury uniform, and we are grateful for the continued faith she demonstrates in our organization by returning year after year," Mercury general manager Jim Pitman said. "Im still competitive, still driven, still want to play, I still love being a part of USA Basketball," she said. Still, Taurasi's average of 31 minutes per game . Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [44] Taurasi would continue to be hobbled throughout the season, this time with a hamstring injury which limited her to only 6 games played for the season with very minimal playing time. Several players shared scoring honors, with Swin Cash, Angel McCoughtry, Maya Moore, Taurasi, Lindsay Whalen, and Sylvia Fowles all ending as high scorer in the first few games. 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[46][47] The Mercury had finished 139 as the number 5 seed, they defeated the Washington Mystics 8584 in the first round elimination game, however they would get eliminated by the Minnesota Lynx in the second round elimination game by a final score of 8079. Taurasi was a member of the USA women's 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 gold medal Olympic Basketball Teams. Diana Taurasi (left) and Penny Taylor (right) were teammates on the Phoenix Mercury prior to Taylors retirement in 2016. Privacy Policy | FCC Public File | Contest Rules "I know sometimes, we're getting introduced and, 'Sue Bird '" Taurasi said, before mimicking applause. But on Friday afternoon, as she sat in her room at the Hotel Palomar across the street from the arena, a show on ESPN discussed her and Taurasi. Taurasi has won the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award (2004), three WNBA championships (2007, 2009, and 2014), a historic five Olympic gold medals (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020),[3] one WNBA Most Valuable Player Award (2009), two WNBA Finals MVP Awards (2009 and 2014), five scoring titles (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011), and three FIBA World Cups (2010, 2014, and 2018). "I think of this as another game in the story of our WNBA like, quote, unquote, rivalry. I think the returning players who have been here, they did a good job communicating to us just 'we need to stay together,'" said Tina Charles, who led all scorers with a season-high 25 points. In May 2017, Taurasi signed a multi-year contract extension with the Mercury. ", Bird: Last game with rival Taurasi 'a celebration', WNBA mock draft: Villanova's Siegrist soars into lottery pick, Serena, Griner honored at NAACP Image Awards, Sparks officially re-sign forward N. Ogwumike, Griner on court in 1st open workout since release, WNBA draft set for N.Y., to have 'Orange Carpet', 2-time All-Star C. Ogwumike back with Sparks, Griner officially rejoins Mercury in 'special signing', Yang joins Sparks after FIBA silver with China, WNBA trade grades: Why Wings, Liberty earn top marks in Saturday's four-team trade. "It's no surprise, everyone knows that Dee can get to that level. [36] Later that month, Taurasi became the first player in league history reach 7,000 points, 1,500 rebounds and 1,500 assists following an 8562 victory over the Indiana Fever. When you get to my age at this point in my career, you just try to win every day. Until the "B" sample could be tested, Taurasi was provisionally suspended from the Turkish league.
Diana Taurasi Re-Signs With Mercury in Multiyear Deal So, for me, personally, I really have to monitor that and control that a little bit and find that balance of enjoying these moments. Taurasi and Bird have learned that countless times in their careers. [67] The team selected to participate at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Olympics was primarily chosen from these players. S---. In the 20112012 season Taurasi played for Galatasaray, the other major team from Istanbul and Fenerbahe's long time rival; Taurasi joined WNBA stars Epiphanny Prince, Sylvia Fowles, Tina Charles and Ticha Penicheiro.
WNBA star Diana Taurasi buys in Manhattan Beach - Baltimore Sun Taurasi was selected to be a member of the national team for the World Championships. "The way she prepares her body, how much she cares about winning, and how much she cares about our franchise on and off the court are just a few of the things that make her a transcendent athlete and quite literally the greatest of all time. She broke Katie Smith's league records for points in a season (741 during the 2006 season). "I think we did all right. She later told People magazine in an interview It was the most amazing and beautiful day of our lives. "So, it's tricky," Bird said. Her eight three-pointers were the second-most made in a playoff game in the WNBA's postseason history. Taurasi returned to the Mercury for the 2016 WNBA season. The Euroleague tournament ended in the quarter-finals, where Dynamo was eliminated by former champions CSKA Samara. It was their 46th time facing each other, tying the WNBA record for the most meetings between two players. People lingering after the game waved and took pictures. The property was first listed for sale in April at $3.399 million, according to public records. Facebook; Twitter; Lebih baru. Theyre now preparing for the arrival of their second child, a daughter due in October. [39] On July 8, 2018, Taurasi became the league's all-time leader in field goals made in an 8477 victory against the Connecticut Sun, surpassing Tina Thompson. [49], The team would go on to win four consecutive Euroleague championships from 2007 to 2010, and Taurasi was named Final Four MVP in 2009 and 2010. The WNBA's all-time leading scorer has only played with the Mercury since being . 1 by the team in 2004. Will someone boo her please? [72], Taylor expected to give birth to the couple's second child on October 6, 2021, but the baby was late. She has an older sister named Jessika. Historical Records* 3.9 BILLION RECORDS. Diana has lived with Liliana in a single family house in Chino, CA. During her time at UConn, her team compiled a record of 139 wins and 8 losses. The 40-year-old Taurasi has won three WNBA titles in Phoenix and been honored as the league's MVP in 2009. A piece of art called Rise II hangs above the West Elm x PBK Mid-Century 6-Drawer Changing Table. But she makes 14 times that approximately $1.5 million playing overseas.[29][30][31][32]. She put up 37 points on 10 of 13 shooting including eight of 11 attempted three-pointers. In the first round elimination game, the Mercury defeated the Dallas Wings 10183. After a Game 4 loss of the semifinals, Taurasi played in a winner-take-all Game 5 that would decide whether the Phoenix Mercury would play in the 2021 WNBA finals. She holds the franchise record in 16 categories and with 9,693 points in her career should go over the 10,000-point mark next season if she stays healthy. Oh, baby! In the closest match of the tournament, the semifinal game against Brazil, Taurasi connected on seven of her eleven three-point attempts and ended the game with 26 points.
When you get to my age at this point in my career, you just try to win every day. Taurasi averaged 16.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds last season for Phoenix, who finished15-21 and lost in the first round to the eventual champion Las Vegas Aces. But not about basketball. She was the first overall pick in the 2004 draft after winning three national championships at Connecticut. That Taurasi scored 28 points or made six 3-pointers or that Bird scored just two points and had just five assists or that the Mercury won 94-78 didn't seem to matter. If she is physically bleeding, there's blood dripping off of her, and it's not a foul, and you expect her not to be upset, and she's hit multiple times before, and she's officiated in a different way. "If the opportunity comes to play and be a part of it, its something Ive always taken a lot of pride in. "It's exciting to start a new chapter off the court with our families and making other memories in other ways," Taurasi said. The U.S. team went on to win the championship and gold medal. Phil Latzman/KJZZ. When you get to my age at this point in my career, you just try to win every day. Within mere seconds, a crowd descended upon her as she inked her name on everything from mini basketballs to jerseys while signing in a complete 360. But that could change in the next game. Taurasi was named a WBCA All-American. The new Olympic medal isnt the only recent addition to the basketball power couples home.