Mercury Icon Diana Taurasi Wants to Join Franchise Ownership Group
WNBA legend Diana Taurasi revealed she wants to become part of the ownership group for the Phoenix Mercury.
Diana Taurasi, a respected figure in the WNBA, has expressed her desire to join the ownership group of the Phoenix Mercury. The franchise will retire her jersey number, 3, on Sunday. Taurasi has been vocal about her interest in becoming part of the ownership group within the next year or two. She revealed that ownership has always been a topic on her mind.
She stated, "Ownership is always something that's always been on my mind." Taurasi emphasized her desire to remain involved in the sport, saying, "I don't want to just do it and not be around. When I do it, I want to be around because I want to have an influence on where this franchise goes." The Mercury are honoring Taurasi's career and legacy by retiring her jersey and inducting her into the Mercury Ring of Honor on Sunday.
Additionally, the team unveiled a street sign at the Mortgage Matchup Center commemorating her record 10,646 career points. A court at the venue has also been renamed in her honor, featuring a logo of the number 3 and a goat. Taurasi, a three-time WNBA champion and 11-time All-Star, will likely assume an ownership role in the near future as her playing days come to an end.
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