A look at some of the career accolades for Diana Taurasi
Diana Taurasi retired on Tuesday, ending her 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. Here are some of her career accolades:
WNBA
Career leader in points (10,646)
Three-time WNBA champion (2007, 2009, 2014)
14-time All-WNBA selection
Two-time Finals MVP (2009, 2014)
WNBA MVP (2009)
Rookie of the Year (2004)
11-time All-Star
International
Six-time Olympic gold medalist (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024)
Three-time Women's World Cup gold medalist (2010, 2014, 2018)
College
Three-time NCAA champion at UConn (2002, 2003, 2004)
NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2003, 2004)
Wade Trophy (2003)
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