Diana Taurasi announced the end of her career in the WNBA: details
26 february 2025 в 21:37
As many legendary athletes are retiring from the world of sports, Diana Taurasi is the last one. The star of the Women’s National Basketball Association announced her retirement in an interview with Time, saying: «I just didn’t have it in me». She added: «It was about then that I realized it was time to go».
Reflecting on her career, Diana said: «My record for made shots or six gold medals, someone will come along who will have the same hunger, the same addiction to basketball, and will set those records differently, under a different name». In conclusion, she added: «That's the essence of sports. It will be interesting to watch. I hope it’s not too soon».
Diana amassed her fortune thanks to her career in the WNBA. According to Marca, she earned the highest salary in the WNBA, making $ 221,000 per season. For 20 seasons, she remained loyal to the Phoenix Mercury, playing for the team since 2004, according to ESPN.
During her conversation with Time, Diana emphasized: «My record for made shots or six gold medals, someone will come along who will have the same hunger, the same addiction to basketball, and will set those records differently, under a different name». She added: «That's the essence of sports. It will be interesting to watch. I hope it’s not too soon».
A professional athlete has a net worth of $ 3.5 million and an annual salary of $ 500,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed his admiration for her influence, telling Time: «She helped build the league into what it is today, and inspired generations of fans and players, including many who have continued to play in the WNBA. Diana played a huge role in the development of women’s basketball».
Yes, Diana is married to her former Phoenix Mercury teammate Penny Taylor. The couple has two children
Reflecting on her career, Diana said: «My record for made shots or six gold medals, someone will come along who will have the same hunger, the same addiction to basketball, and will set those records differently, under a different name». In conclusion, she added: «That's the essence of sports. It will be interesting to watch. I hope it’s not too soon».
Diana amassed her fortune thanks to her career in the WNBA. According to Marca, she earned the highest salary in the WNBA, making $ 221,000 per season. For 20 seasons, she remained loyal to the Phoenix Mercury, playing for the team since 2004, according to ESPN.
During her conversation with Time, Diana emphasized: «My record for made shots or six gold medals, someone will come along who will have the same hunger, the same addiction to basketball, and will set those records differently, under a different name». She added: «That's the essence of sports. It will be interesting to watch. I hope it’s not too soon».
A professional athlete has a net worth of $ 3.5 million and an annual salary of $ 500,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed his admiration for her influence, telling Time: «She helped build the league into what it is today, and inspired generations of fans and players, including many who have continued to play in the WNBA. Diana played a huge role in the development of women’s basketball».
Yes, Diana is married to her former Phoenix Mercury teammate Penny Taylor. The couple has two children
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