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Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons, leaving a legacy as the WNBA`s top scorer and three-time champion.

Diana Taurasi, the WNBA`s all-time leading scorer, has officially announced her retirement after an illustrious 20-season career. In an interview with TIME magazine on February 25, 2025, the 42-year-old revealed her decision, marking the end of an era in women`s basketball. Taurasi leaves behind a legacy filled with remarkable achievements, including three WNBA championships with the Phoenix Mercury and a WNBA MVP award in 2009.

With a staggering 10,646 career points, Taurasi`s scoring prowess is unmatched, nearly 3,000 points ahead of second-place Tina Charles. Over her career, she averaged 18.8 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game, showcasing her all-around talent. In her final season, she led the Mercury to the playoffs while averaging 14.9 points per game.

The WNBA community has responded with heartfelt tributes, recognizing Taurasi`s profound impact on the game. Meanwhile, in other league news, the Indiana Fever announced that guard Kristy Wallace will sit out the 2025 season for personal reasons. Additionally, the Washington Mystics traded All-Star guard Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky, enhancing their roster ahead of the upcoming draft. As the WNBA prepares for the 2025 season, fans eagerly anticipate the implications of these changes.

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