I’m Full and I’m Pleased’

Diana Taurasi, who has been hailed by followers as “the greatest of all time” within the WNBA, has introduced her retirement.

Taurasi retires because the all-time main scorer of the WNBA. She is likewise the all-time chief relating to three-pointers.

Her retirement was introduced by way of an interview with Time Magazine.

“Mentally and physically, I’m just full,” she stated within the interview. “That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m full and I’m happy.”

LeBron James, Adam Silver Praise Diana Taurasi

In the identical Time Magazine characteristic, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sang praises for the WNBA participant followers voted because the GOAT in 2021.

“You can’t tell the story of the WNBA without Diana,” he stated. “She helped build the league into what it is today and inspired generations of fans and players, including many who have gone on to play in the WNBA.”

Silver added, “Diana had an outsized role in the growth of women’s basketball.”

LeBron James, who’s the all-time main scorer within the NBA, is equally filled with reward for Taurasi.

“Just seeing her transcend the game, watching little girls want to play like her, her style, her flair, her bravado, you know, her swagger, it’s been an unbelievable treat,” he advised Time. “She’s one of the all-time greatest, and she will leave her mark on the game of basketball the moment she ties those shoes up and throws them over the pole line.”

“It’s been an honor,” LeBron stated. “All love.”

Phoenix Mercury, Other Teams Honor Taurasi

Phoenix Mercury, the group Taurasi performed for all through her WNBA profession, has shared tributes for the legendary participant on social media. Other basketball groups have likewise accomplished the identical.

Check out the tributes for Taurasi beneath.