Effortless aim. Basketball legend. History maker. Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi became the first WNBA player to score 10,000 career points. This historic moment comes after the athlete became the all-time leading scorer in 2017.
During an August 3, 2023 game, Phoenix Mercury faced off against the Atlanta Dream at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The home team dominated in a 91-71 win as an additional celebration of Taurasi’s milestone. The guard played with force throughout—obtaining a season-high 42 points.
Undoubtedly, the WNBA player, 41, is one of the greatest to step foot in the league. Here are four facts about the 10x WNBA All-Star—including some accomplishments that prove she’s COLD.
She was the first overall pick in 2004.
Taurasi has been a dominant player since her high school and college days. She attended the University of Connecticut (UCONN) and led them to three NCAA Championships. In 2004, the Phoenix Mercury selected her first overall. In her WNBA debut, she scored 22 points.
Diana Taurasi was also Rookie of the Year.
Being drafted in the first round is a lot of pressure, but there’s even more when you’re drafted first overall. With high expectations, Taurasi never folded—bringing the heat every time she played, which resulted in her receiving the 2004 WNBA Rookie of the Year award.
Taurasi is a 3x WNBA Champion.
For some players, winning one Championship is their ultimate goal. Taurasi has three under her belt, gaining rings in 2007 (just three years after entering the league), 2009, and 2014.
The WNBA player is a 5x Olympic Gold Medalist.
Gold all on her neck, literally! Adding one gold medal to your already impressive list of accomplishments is surreal, but imagine having five!
Diana Taurasi is a player who gives her all on the court, and this 10,000-point milestone proves it.
