If Wednesday night marked the last video game of Diana Taurasi’s astounding WNBA profession, she headed out to a standing ovation. As the Phoenix Mercury star left Game 2 of the very first round of the WNBA playoffs, she got a standing ovation from Minnesota Lynx fans at the Target.
Minnesota beat Phoenix 101-88, winning the preliminary series and advancing to the semifinal round of the playoffs. It marked completion of the season for the Mercury, and might be the last video game Taurasi plays in the WNBA.
Throughout the season, Phoenix’s social networks group has actually dropped tips that Taurasi might be retiring following the conclusion of the 2024 project. This year marked her 21st in the league, chosen No. 1 total by the Mercury in the 2004 WNBA Draft.
Taurasi completed Wednesday’s video game with 10 points, 4 rebounds and 3 helps.
A standing ovation for Diana Taurasi in the Target Center pic.twitter.com/JzQxpEbQYa
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At the conclusion of the routine season, Taurasi was asked if this will be her last season in the WNBA.
“You understand, I do not understand,” Taurasi stated. “The last number of weeks have actually been a little aggravating for myself. I do not wish to make any psychological, rash choices. I understand completion is near. When that is, I do not understand.
“I’ve constantly been an individual that simply focuses on what’s next. Which’s practice tomorrow and after that Seattle on Thursday. When the season’s over, I’ll show and I’ll get suggestions from individuals that are close to my heart and have actually been with me given that the first day. You never ever understand, however who understands.”
Taurasi is an 11-time WNBA All-Star, a three-time league champ, a two-time Finals MVP and was the WNBA MVP in 2009. She likewise acquired 10,646 profession points, a lot of in league history.
Taurasi is likewise a six-time gold medal winner in the Olympic Games.
Prior to her unbelievable WNBA profession, Taurasi was a standout gamer at UConn. She won 3 NCAA championship games, was two times called one of the most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament and was a two-time National Player of the Year.
Whether Wednesday was her last video game or not, Taurasi will decrease as one of the best gamers in the history of ladies’s basketball at every level.