Uncover Diana's photos, videos, and more . Taurasi and Taylor turned to Pottery Barn Kids to help. [63], On May 12, 2004, Taurasi was selected to compete at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece with the United States national team. [46][47] The Mercury had finished 139 as the number 5 seed, they defeated the Washington Mystics 8584 in the first round elimination game, however they would get eliminated by the Minnesota Lynx in the second round elimination game by a final score of 8079. She was embraced and celebrated by a mixture of Mercury and Storm fans. Narrow by design, the three-story floor plan features free-flowing living spaces with plank hardwood flooring, a gourmet kitchen with Calcutta marble countertops and a great room with a limestone fireplace. The 40-year-old Taurasi has won three WNBA titles in Phoenix and been honored as the league's MVP in 2009. They laughed like old friends, the recent sting of a loss for Bird and the pride of one last triumph over her best friend for Taurasi not to be found. She broke Katie Smith's league records for points in a season (741 during the 2006 season). The 6-foot-9 center announced in December when she returned home from her 10-month imprisonment in Russia thatshe planned to remain with Phoenixand play with the Mercury. We look forward to more accolades, more historic moments, and more wins.". S---. "It's exciting to start a new chapter off the court with our families and making other memories in other ways," Taurasi said. Taurasi joins US Olympic teammate Sue Bird as the only two Olympic basketball players of any gender to win five Olympic gold medals. CHICAGO -- WNBA all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi was ejected late in the second quarter of Tuesday's 73-70 loss to the Chicago Sky -- the Phoenix Mercury 's . Last season she was averaging 23.2 points after the All-Star break before having her season cut short by a quad injury. In the first round, the Mercury eliminated the Seattle Storm two games to none. "Her whole arm is scratched up and bleeding. Taurasi then flew from Las Vegas, where the game took place, back to Phoenix, arriving in time to witness Taylor give birth on October 9, 2021, at 4:24am to the couple's first daughter. CHICAGO -- WNBA all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi was ejected late in the second quarter of Tuesday's 73-70 loss to the Chicago Sky -- the Phoenix Mercury's sixth straight defeat -- after berating a referee. After 8 years of dating, Taurasi wed her former teammate, who at the time was the Phoenix Mercury Director of Player Development and Performance on May 13, 2017. "I'm like, 'You guys, we're in Phoenix. The new Olympic medal isnt the only recent addition to the basketball power couples home. As first-year Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard walked Taurasi toward the tunnel, cameras captured that Taurasi's left forearm appeared to be bleeding. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. But also not letting it overcome me in a way that's going to take me out of the game.". "I'm kinda glad it's over," Taurasi said after the game. [65], Taurasi was the second leading scorer on the U.S. national basketball team at the 2006 FIBA World Championship held in So Paulo, Brazil. The five-time Olympic gold medalist was voted the by fans as the greatest WNBA player of all-time in 2021. "[15], Taurasi also received many personal accolades at UConn including the 2003 and 2004 Naismith College Player of the Year awards, the 2003 Wade Trophy, the 2003 and 2004 Honda Sports Award and the 2003 Associated Press Player of the Year award. Thursday, June 2, 2022. You're also trying to compete in a season, you're trying to peak at the right time and get to the playoffs and all those things. "There was no extra anything on this," Bird said. The family looks forward to snuggling up for story time on Taylors favorite part of the nursery, the Greenguard Gold Certified Avalon Daybed. Find census, military, and other historical records.*. "If the opportunity comes to play and be a part of it, its something Ive always taken a lot of pride in. That Taurasi scored 28 points or made six 3-pointers or that Bird scored just two points and had just five assists or that the Mercury won 94-78 didn't seem to matter. [64] She helped Team USA capture the gold medal, defeating Australia in the championship game. 46 wasn't all that different from the first 45. In 2011, she was voted by fans as one of the WNBA's Top 15 Players of All Time, and was named by the league to its 20th and 25th anniversary teams, respectively the WNBA Top 20@20 in 2016 and The W25 in 2021. In the second round elimination game, the Mercury defeated the Connecticut Sun 8883, Taurasi scored 23 points in the win. Counts may not reflect the number of records that will appear in search results. "It's time for you to go," she said, tongue in cheek, on the big screen looming above the court. Bird jerseys in Seattle's trademark yellow and green stood out against the purple and black Mercury threads. Right now this is a good opportunity to be part of this team moving forward well see what happens.. Others emerged out of closed doors to point and stare, their phones up the whole time. That's the one thing that we've dedicated our whole lives to. Many of the players were European, but the team also included Australian Lauren Jackson and Americans Sue Bird and Taurasi. If she were to play in those Olympics she could potentially win a sixth gold medal, breaking a tie with former U.S. teammate Sue Bird for most all-time in the sport. [58], In 20162017, Taurasi would once again return to UMMC, helping the team to its eleventh league championship. 1 by the team in 2004. [49], The team would go on to win four consecutive Euroleague championships from 2007 to 2010, and Taurasi was named Final Four MVP in 2009 and 2010. Season 20132014 saw the UMMC team repeating in winning Russian Championship and Cup, but falling short in Eurolegue competition, losing in the semifinal game against eventual champion Galatasaray; these occurrences repeated in 20142015 season with UMMC losing in the Euroleague final against Czech's USK Praha, in a game where Taurasi had to sit out with a broken hand. After a Game 5 win on October 8, 2021, Taurasi had a message for Taylor in her post-game interview, closing it with "Hold it in babe, I'm coming". Taurasi, as she's known to do, also got in one last rib. Free shipping for many products! 46 wasn't all that different from the first 45. Diana Taurasi (left) and Penny Taylor (right) were teammates on the Phoenix Mercury prior to Taylor's retirement in 2016. The 40-year old Taurasi is a 10-time All-Star and three-time WNBA champion. After they shared the postgame news conference -- a first for both of them, which was a rare feat to find something neither had done after nearly two decades in the WNBA -- they walked out, stage left and never left each other's side. It didn't matter that she was the visitor or even a West rival. In game 5, the Mercury lost 9484, ending their season. Nothing's guaranteed. He was a professional soccer player in Italy[9] and played for several years as a goalkeeper. Taurasi played for Team USA at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, earning her fourth gold medal while helping the United States overcome Spain 10172 in the final. [44] Taurasi would continue to be hobbled throughout the season, this time with a hamstring injury which limited her to only 6 games played for the season with very minimal playing time. Diana Taurasi And Skylar Diggins Smith Separated After A Heated Exchange Sports Illustrated . If she is physically bleeding, there's blood dripping off of her, and it's not a foul, and you expect her not to be upset, and she's hit multiple times before, and she's officiated in a different way. Diana Taurasi belongs in a Mercury uniform, and we are grateful for the continued faith she demonstrates in our organization by returning year after year," Mercury general manager Jim Pitman said. In the second round elimination game, the Mercury defeated the Connecticut Sun 9686, advancing to the semi-finals for the third year in a row, they would face off against the Seattle Storm. Looking back is something Bird does, just not publicly. He graduated from Arizona State and covered real estate news for Realtor.com before joining The Times. I don't really get it. From there, we chose a neutral and calm palette to complement beautiful midcentury furniture. The result is full of dusty pinks and calming white. [28] The Mercury proceeded to finish the season 727 as the second worst team in the league. [71], Taurasi is married to former teammate Penny Taylor. You're also trying to compete in a season, you're trying to peak at the right time and get to the playoffs and all those things. "I don't think of it beyond that. "There was no extra anything on this," Bird said. Taurasi was named a WBCA All-American. She is the WNBA's all-time leader in field goals and attempts, 3-point field goals, and attempts, and has scored 9,693. PHOENIX - The three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury today re-signed the face of the franchise and the Greatest of All-Time, Diana Taurasi, to a multi-year contract, the team announced. It's on me and how I prepare them and how I got them ready, and I have to be better. La veterana Diana Taurasi regresar a la WNBA para su temporada 19 con las Phoenix Mercury. The day, the game, the atmosphere were about Taurasi and Bird playing each other for the last time in the regular season before Bird retires at the end of the season. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. [12] She participated in the 2000 WBCA High School All-America Game, where she scored twelve points, and earned MVP honors. Diana has resided with Eric in a single family house in Chino, CA. Copyright 2023 KJZZ/Rio Salado College/MCCCD, Published: Saturday, February 18, 2023 - 10:18am, Updated: Saturday, February 18, 2023 - 10:22am. Former NBA coach Paul Westhead became the Mercury's head coach prior to the 2006 season and brought his up-tempo style to Phoenix. "It's no surprise, everyone knows that Dee can get to that level. She's averaged 16.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds in her career. With Phoenix down 10 and 3:43 left in the second quarter, Taurasi appeared upset over a no-call on her defender, Candace Parker, as she attempted a shot in the paint. It's been an incredible ride, and you know, in any profession when you get to do something with your best friend for 20 years, life's good.". At 39 years old, Taurasi made history as the oldest player in league history to score an over 30 point game. Taurasi has won the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award (2004), three WNBA championships (2007, 2009, and 2014), a historic five Olympic gold medals (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020),[3] one WNBA Most Valuable Player Award (2009), two WNBA Finals MVP Awards (2009 and 2014), five scoring titles (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011), and three FIBA World Cups (2010, 2014, and 2018). Down 20, the Mercury came back to tie up the series 22. "Im still competitive, still driven, still want to play, I still love being a part of USA Basketball," she said. Taurasi's mother, Liliana, is Argentinian. The Olympic athletes have been vegan since 2015 and were set on creating an eco-friendly, toxic-free environment in the nursery. malls, fading from their hip glory days, may get new lives as apartments, Kim Zolciak-Biermann can rest easy in her Georgia mansion: Foreclosure auction is off, Mark Wahlberg sells lavish Beverly Park mega-mansion for $55 million. In the semi-finals, the Mercury would face the championship defending Minnesota Lynx in the best-of-5 series and would be swept 3 games to 0. For questions about programming, membership or anything else about KJZZ, please visit kjzz.org/contact. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images). But on Friday afternoon, as she sat in her room at the Hotel Palomar across the street from the arena, a show on ESPN discussed her and Taurasi. During that game, Taurasi made her 113th playoff career three-pointer, becoming the all-time WNBA leader in playoff career three-pointers made (passing Becky Hammon). (909) 590-.css-1y2reja{color:transparent;position:relative;z-index:12;text-shadow:0.1rem 0.1rem 0.6rem #089FE4;}DRRB. Diana Taurasi has starred for the Mercury since the club made her the No. I'll let my players know they can draw blood and a foul won't be called.". Taurasi was one of 21 finalists for the 2012 US women's Olympic team roster. May 15, 2017. Taurasi was tossed shortly after that. The returns for season 19 on a multi-year contract!https://t.co/d5qEpJ4gyD pic.twitter.com/qkdYytqr62, Im still competitive, still driven, still want to play, I still love being a part of USA Basketball, she said. Taurasi told The Associated Press earlier this month while participating in a USA Basketball training camp that she had her eyes on the Paris Games, which shed be 42 years old at. But that could change in the next game. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Diana Taurasi (left) and Penny Taylor (right) were teammates on the Phoenix Mercury prior to Taylors retirement in 2016. Others who had achieved this were Ruth Riley, Sheryl Swoopes, Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, and fellow Huskies Swin Cash, Kara Wolters, and Sue Bird, with further players added to the list in following years. [66], Taurasi was invited to the USA Basketball women's national team training camp in the fall of 2009. Why are we clapping for Sue Bird, dammit?' "They are special, right? In 2012, Taurasi had an injury-riddled season, playing only eight games. Search for birth, death, marriage, divorce, US Census, and military records. In the first round elimination game, the Mercury defeated the Dallas Wings 10183. View property details and household demographic information related to income, investments, and interests. They backtracked. Opinion: How has American healthcare gone so wrong? Disclaimer: Reference to these media outlets or TV shows should not be construed to imply an endorsement or sponsorship of Spokeo or its products. "The way she prepares her body, how much she cares about winning, and how much she cares about our franchise on and off the court are just a few of the things that make her a transcendent athlete and quite literally the greatest of all time. ESPN. When Bird went to Taurasi's house on Thursday night to see Taurasi's wife, Penny Taylor, and their two kids, they talked. Also, right before the 2004 season, the Mercury acquired all-star Penny Taylor in a dispersal draft, to strengthen their roster. Taurasi, 39, who is in her 18th WNBA season, finished the game with 5 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in 13 minutes. 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The Mercury would finish with an 1816 record as the fifth seed in the league. Taurasi and Taylor with their son, Leo. S---. Taurasi led the team in scoring with 12.0 points per game and was second on the team with 23 assists.[69]. There was more than one of Bird's UConn jerseys in the crowd and a handful of Bird's Team USA jerseys. The court, the arena, the gym -- they're for basketball. Bird's greeting was no different Friday night. We look forward to more accolades, more historic moments, and more wins.. KJZZ is a service of Rio Salado College, and Maricopa Community Colleges "I'm the leader, so it's all on me. But to Bird, publicly, No. The deal means the 40-year-old . Diana Taurasi has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, agreeing to a multi-year contract, the team announced Saturday. Flanked by cameras, security guards and executives, they walked down hallways. The 40-year-old Taurasi has won three WNBA titles in Phoenix and been honored as the league's MVP in 2009. * Historical, vital, and court records and search results may require an additional purchase. She's averaged 16.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds in her career. [11] She was also named the 2000 Naismith and Parade Magazine National High School Player of the Year, and the 1999 and 2000 Ms. Basketball State Player of the Year. Diana has lived with Mario in a single family house in Chino, CA. The Mercury's Diana Taurasi admitted "throughout the whole offseason, I would let my mind wander. "They were very poised, and Skylar [Diggins-Smith] was the vocal point in the huddles, just making sure we stayed together during that time.". "They are special, right? Its been mere weeks since Diana Taurasi won an eco-friendly Olympic gold medal (this years prizes were made from recycled electronics) with the USA womens basketball team, who beat Japan 90-75 during the championship match at the Tokyo Games. Spokeo searches nationwide and local databases for court records, including available offense details, dates, and convictions. "I think we did all right. Back in 2019, Taurasi, talking about being hated by fans on the road, wondered why Bird didn't receive the same reception she does. Your contact infoWe'll be in touch if we look into your question. We look forward to more accolades, more historic moments, and more wins.. Back in 2019, Taurasi, talking about being hated by fans on the road, wondered why Bird didn't receive the same reception she does. Last season she was averaging 23.2 points after the All-Star break before having her season cut short by a quad injury. [67], Taurasi was named as one of the national team members to represent the U.S. national team in the WNBA versus USA Basketball. The 40-year-old Taurasi has won three WNBA titles in Phoenix and been honored as the leagues MVP in 2009. The WNBA's all-time leading scorer has only played with the Mercury since being drafted No. Others emerged out of closed doors to point and stare, their phones up the whole time. When did surveillance become a business model and what would it take to rein it in? Diana Lorena Taurasi (born June 11, 1982) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and is considered to be one of the greatest women basketball players of all time. "It's not fun," Nygaard said. [25], In 2011, alongside being selected to her 7th All-WNBA First Team,[26] she was voted one of the Top 15 players in the fifteen-year history of the WNBA by fans.[27]. "Diana Taurasi belongs in a Mercury uniform, and we are grateful for . "There's moments where the emotion does get to me, but you're also trying to play a basketball game, right? [13][14], Following a highly decorated high school career, Taurasi enrolled at the University of Connecticut and began playing for the women's basketball team during the 20002001 season. The WNBA's all-time leading scorer has only played with the Mercury since being drafted No. Phil Latzman/KJZZ. Jun 3, 2022; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) jumps to pass the ball while being guarded by Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) at Footprint Center. ", Taurasi tossed as Mercury drop rematch to Sky, WNBA mock draft: Villanova's Siegrist soars into lottery pick, Serena, Griner honored at NAACP Image Awards, Sparks officially re-sign forward N. Ogwumike, Griner on court in 1st open workout since release, WNBA draft set for N.Y., to have 'Orange Carpet', 2-time All-Star C. Ogwumike back with Sparks, Griner officially rejoins Mercury in 'special signing', Yang joins Sparks after FIBA silver with China, WNBA trade grades: Why Wings, Liberty earn top marks in Saturday's four-team trade. [72], Taylor expected to give birth to the couple's second child on October 6, 2021, but the baby was late. She's averaged 16.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds in her career. People lingering after the game waved and took pictures. She holds the franchise record in 16 categories and with 9,693 points in her career should go over the 10,000-point mark next season if she stays healthy. The Americans won their next two games by over 30 points, before facing the host team, the Czech Republic, in the championship game. And I think of it more as just a celebration. On June 5, 2018, Taurasi became the first player in WNBA history to score 8,000 points in an 8074 victory against the Liberty. In the best of five semi final series against the Las Vegas Aces. "And the basketball part will always be there. Taurasi scored 26 points in the win. Taurasi was a key member of the gold medal-winning 2020 US women's Olympic team in Tokyo, earning Taurasi a record fifth gold medal.