Urgent.News

One page, thousands of outlets. See who else covered it.

Editions

Culture

What makes Diana Taurasi great? The stories behind the GOAT

From trash talking to elite leadership, teammates reveal the true nature of WNBA legend Diana Taurasi ahead of her Mercury’s Ring of Honor night.

Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer with 10,646 points, is known for her exceptional competitiveness, trash-talking abilities, and leadership on the court. Her teammates and coaches describe her as an elite player who could either piss you off or elevate you, depending on which personality you encountered. Taurasi's mental game was sharp, pushing her opponents and teammates alike.

She played with the intensity of a coach, always striving for greatness and pushing herself to the limit. Taurasi's impact extended beyond the court, as she created opportunities for others both in Phoenix and in her hometown of California.

Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at sports.yahoo.com →

More in Culture

More from Sunday 16 August →