Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor: a love story and family after basketball
27 february 2025 в 07:13
Penny Taylor and Diana Taurasi are not only world-class athletes, but also a loving couple who have built a family that they eagerly look forward to in their life after basketball.
On February 25th, Taurasi announced in an interview for Time magazine that she is retiring from basketball, joining her wife, who retired in 2016. The 42-year-old athlete explained one of the reasons for her retirement, saying: «Mentally and physically, I’m just full. That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m full and happy».
She added: «I really enjoy taking the kids to school, being home when they’re home, not leaving for a week».
Learn more about their relationship, including their children.
The couple first met in 2004 when they both played for the Phoenix Mercury team, which means that by 2025 they will have been together for about 21 years.
A year after their wedding, Taylor and Taurasi welcomed their first child, a son named Leo Michael Taurasi-Taylor. In 2021, they had their second child, a daughter named Isla Taurasi-Taylor.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Taurasi’s net worth is estimated at $ 3.5 million.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised her impact on the sport, telling Time magazine: «She helped build the league into what it is today, inspiring generations of fans and players, including many who have continued to play in the Women’s National Basketball Association. Diana played a huge role in the development of women’s basketball»
On February 25th, Taurasi announced in an interview for Time magazine that she is retiring from basketball, joining her wife, who retired in 2016. The 42-year-old athlete explained one of the reasons for her retirement, saying: «Mentally and physically, I’m just full. That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m full and happy».
She added: «I really enjoy taking the kids to school, being home when they’re home, not leaving for a week».
Learn more about their relationship, including their children.
The couple first met in 2004 when they both played for the Phoenix Mercury team, which means that by 2025 they will have been together for about 21 years.
A year after their wedding, Taylor and Taurasi welcomed their first child, a son named Leo Michael Taurasi-Taylor. In 2021, they had their second child, a daughter named Isla Taurasi-Taylor.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Taurasi’s net worth is estimated at $ 3.5 million.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised her impact on the sport, telling Time magazine: «She helped build the league into what it is today, inspiring generations of fans and players, including many who have continued to play in the Women’s National Basketball Association. Diana played a huge role in the development of women’s basketball»
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