Diana Taurasi’s No.3 Jersey Raised to Rafters—Honoring League’s All-Time Leading Scorer
There’s no stat line that fully captures what Taurasi has truly meant to this game. On Sunday evening, former Mercury great Diana Taurasi’s No.3 jersey was raised to the rafters at halftime, honoring the league’s all-time leading scorer. The Mercury also held a special postgame jersey retirement ceremony celebrating her legendary career.
Diana’s jersey now hangs for numerous reasons. For instance, throughout her basketball tenure, range was always part of the Taurasi success blueprint. Diana Taurasi made deep threes look routine, finishing her career as the WNBA’s all-time leader with 1,447 makes from beyond the arc. Furthermore, Dee was also a:
3x WNBA Champion
2009 WNBA MVP
2x WNBA Finals MVP
11x WNBA All-Star
10x ALL-WNBA First Team
WNBA Rookie of the Year
As one can see, she definitely left her mark in the WNBA. For Sunday’s special occasion highlighting her remarkable accomplishments and career, Phoenix Mercury owner Mat Ishbia gifted Diana Taurasi a 1-of-1 pair of custom Nikes to celebrate her Ring of Honor induction. A nod to both her “White Mamba” nickname and the LeBrons she wore throughout her legendary career. The pair fuses:
“FC Barcelona” Kobe Nike Air Force 1 upper
“Lakers” Nike LeBron 8 sole and Air unit
“Lava” Nike LeBron 10 outsole
Diana Taurasi’s No.3 Jersey Raised to Rafters—Honoring League’s All-Time Leading Scorer
Additionally, Suns and Mercury owner, Mat Ishbia had some very nice words Monday morning regarding the celebration of Taurasi’s enormous career. Ishbia stated,
“Yesterday we celebrated Diana Taurasi officially joining the Phoenix Mercury Ring of Honor! For 20 years, Diana defined what it means to compete, lead, and win at the highest level. Her impact on the Mercury organization, city of Phoenix, and the game of basketball is unmatched. She is truly the GOAT of the WNBA, and we’re so proud to celebrate her legacy and will forever have her as part of our family!”
Hear, Hear. Sunday, was a night Phoenix will not soon forget. 22 years after being selected No. 1 overall by the Mercury, Diana Taurasi sees her jersey go up in the rafters. A career defined by grit, love for the game and countless moments that have helped shape the league. Congratulations to the great Diana Taurasi.
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