Diana Taurasi hints at retirement after finale: ‘If it is the last time, it felt like the first time’
When the game ended, the lights dimmed in the seating areas as the spotlight beamed on Taurasi at center court. Before she addressed the crowd, a tribute video for Taurasi played on the screen above. It was the same video that the Mercury social media account posted to X on Thursday afternoon, teasing a potential retirement announcement.
Diana Taurasi reflects on UConn coach Geno Auriemma, Kobe Bryant influences on career
Two of the postgame's other heartfelt moments for Taurasi were the extensive hug between Taurasi and Connecticut Huskies coach Geno Auriemma and Taurasi's reflection on her late friend Kobe Bryant inspiring her legendary 20-year WNBA career.
Mercury superstar Diana Taurasi did all but confirm her retirement in Thursday's regular season finale in Phoenix.
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