Diana Taurasi Makes History with 10,000-Point Milestone in the WNBA
Phoenix Mercury player Diana Taurasi has officially etched her name in the history books as the first player in WNBA history to score 10,000 points. Taurasi achieved this incredible milestone during the Mercury’s 91-71 victory over the Atlanta Dream.
During the historic game, Taurasi displayed her phenomenal skills by scoring a game-high 42 points, her highest individual scoring performance since 2010. The crowd in Phoenix witnessed Taurasi knock down back-to-back 3-pointers in the third quarter, propelling her to reach the 10,000-point mark.
This achievement comes as no surprise, considering Taurasi’s remarkable career. She has been the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer since June 18, 2017, surpassing Tina Thompson’s previous record of 7,488 points. Taurasi’s exceptional talent and dedication to the game have solidified her as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Taurasi’s journey in the WNBA began when she was selected as the first overall pick by the Mercury in the 2004 draft. Prior to her professional career, she had a successful stint at the University of Connecticut, where she led the Huskies to three national championships.
Since joining the Mercury, Taurasi has transformed the team into winners. In 2004, she won the Rookie of the Year Award and went on to guide the Mercury to WNBA championships in 2007, 2009, and 2014.
However, despite her extraordinary accomplishment, Taurasi’s current season with the Mercury has been disappointing. The team currently holds a 7-19 record and recently parted ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard. These challenging circumstances have led Taurasi to contemplate retirement, as they test her love for the game and her determination to keep playing.
Taurasi’s legacy extends far beyond the WNBA. She is a five-time Olympic gold medalist and has also won three FIBA World Cups, representing the United States. Furthermore, Taurasi stands among an elite group of only 16 players who have claimed an Olympic gold medal, WNBA championship, and NCAA title.
Joining Taurasi on the list of the top 10 all-time leading scorers in the WNBA are basketball legends Tina Thompson, Tamika Catchings, Tina Charles, Candice Dupree, Cappie Pondexter, Sue Bird, DeWanna Bonner, Candace Parker, and Katie Smith.
As Taurasi continues to add to her illustrious career, fans can only marvel at her passion and dedication to the sport. Her relentless pursuit of greatness makes her an inspiration for aspiring basketball players around the world.
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