1 by the team in 2004. Facebook; Twitter; Lebih baru. I don't really get it. Taking the court primarily at point guard and shooting guard, she led the team to three consecutive NCAA championships. They turned corners. 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. The South Bay, home to Steve Nash and members of the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings, has drawn the eye of another sports star. 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. Diana Taurasi is returning for a 19th season with the Phoenix Mercury, signinga multi-year deal, the team announced Saturday. Its not just you, Work phones make a comeback as offices ban WhatsApp, TikTok. "I know sometimes, we're getting introduced and, 'Sue Bird '" Taurasi said, before mimicking applause. Taurasitold The Associated Pressearlier this month while participating in a USA Basketball training camp that she had her eyes on the Paris Games, which she'd be 42 years old at. From there, we chose a neutral and calm palette to complement beautiful midcentury furniture. The result is full of dusty pinks and calming white. Search for birth, death, marriage, divorce, US Census, and military records. No other jersey. She has also been selected to ten WNBA All-Star teams and fourteen All-WNBA teams (including ten first-team selections). She was the first overall pick in the 2004 draft after winning three national championships at Connecticut. Maybe this is one of those moments where in a couple years, you talk about the last one -- although I have a feeling I'm not going to talk about this.". 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. 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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. S---. Join AD Experts at Our Outdoor Forecast Workshop. This 4,599 square foot home is the last known address for Diana. PHOENIX -- Almost 25 minutes after Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi sent her best friend, Seattle Storm star Sue Bird, off into the sunset of their own personal rivalry, they were navigating the underbelly of the downtown Footprint Center on Friday night trying to figure out which way to go. Taurasi and Bird have learned that countless times in their careers. Search for birth, death, marriage, divorce, US Census, and military records. "Im still competitive, still driven, still want to play, I still love being a part of USA Basketball," she said. We found 4 phone numbers and email addresses. Among her career accolades, the 11-year veteran counts three NCAA National Championships, two WNBA championships and three Olympic gold medals. Matt Waxman of One Pacific Real Estate represented the buyer in the sale. Taurasi represented the United States as a member of the 2008 Olympic team at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China, where she started all eight games and helped lead the USA to the gold medal. 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. [38] Taurasi would be selected into the 2017 WNBA All-Star Game, making it her eighth career all-star game appearance. Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi paid $3.3 million for a house in Manhattan Beach, joining Steve Nash, Jeff Carter and other Los Angeles sports stars who call the South Bay home. 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.". Feb. 2, 2021. Taurasi led the team in scoring with 12.0 points per game and was second on the team with 23 assists.[69]. We wanted to ensure we softened the space in the nursery with a variety of fabrics, Taylor tells AD. [50], In 2010 Taurasi played for Turkish champion Fenerbahe, helping the team to repeat winning the national league. But at the end of the day, it always came back to Phoenix." (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) PHOENIX - As Diana Taurasi officially signed a contract that will keep her with the Phoenix Mercury for another two years, it . "I'm like, 'You guys, we're in Phoenix. "I think we did all right. Taurasi would come back healthy for the season and played 19 of the 22 games, on August 23, 2020, Taurasi scored a season-high 34 points in an 8887 victory over the Washington Mystics while honoring the late Kobe Bryant on his birthday by wearing number 8 along with his last name on her jersey. [68] This game replaces the WNBA All-Star game with WNBA All-Stars versus USA Basketball, as part of the preparation for the FIBA World Championship for Women to be held in the Czech Republic during September and October 2010. 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. They figured out their plans for dinner. The twenty WNBA players, plus collegiate player (Brittney Griner), were selected by the USA Basketball women's national team plater selection committee to compete for the final roster which represented the US at the 2012 Olympics in London. Then kept walking more. The 6-foot-9 center announced in December when she returned home from her 10-month ordeal in Russia that she planned to remain with Phoenix and play with the Mercury. For 17 years, fans in Phoenix watched their future Hall of Famer face her best friend, another future Hall of Famer. "There's moments where the emotion does get to me, but you're also trying to play a basketball game, right? Taurasi grew up in Chino, California, where she attended and played basketball at Don Antonio Lugo High School. Powerful social search locates profiles on social networks, dating sites, online shopping, web forums, music platforms, etc. Taurasi chose to accept the deal, giving up the WNBA title defense and returning to Phoenix Mercury only in 2016;[56] her decision spread a big debate in the United States about salary policies in women's basketball compared to Europe and China, where women's teams receive governmental support. [71], Taurasi is married to former teammate Penny Taylor. Dee doesn't get any technicals she doesn't want, but that was a lot," Nygaard said. In February 2021, Taurasi re-signed with the Mercury on a 2-year deal.[48]. [35] In the second round elimination game, the Mercury beat the New York Liberty advancing to the semifinals (the last round before the WNBA finals) with Taurasi scoring a game-high 30 points in the win. Diana moved out of this 15,440 square foot condo in 2016. The 40-year-old Taurasi has won three WNBA titles in Phoenix and been honored as the league's MVP in 2009. "I'm like, 'You guys, we're in Phoenix. [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. Taurasi also won the WNBA Finals MVP for the second time in her career. ABC News indicated Taurasi was absolved from all doping allegations and could rejoin her Istanbul team following the retraction of the Turkish laboratory on its earlier finding on the former UConn star's urine samples.[53]. But not about basketball. Looking back is something Bird does, just not publicly. View more. Regardless of if they meet in the postseason, Friday night was about Taurasi and Bird. When you get to my age at this point in my career, you just try to win every day. 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[6] Her penchant for scoring in crucial situations has earned her the nickname "White Mamba", coined by Kobe Bryant. The team offered to pay Taurasi more than her WNBA salary to skip the 2015 WNBA season. She received a standing ovation when she received the Mercury's gift and another cheer when she was introduced -- just like Taurasi complained about. 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Taurasi averaged 16.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds last season for Phoenix, who finished15-21 and lost in the first round to the eventual champion Las Vegas Aces. They defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 21 in the first round, advancing to the conference finals, but would lose to the Minnesota Lynx in a 2-game sweep. 1 by the team in 2004. 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. The Mercury still need to re-sign Brittney Griner, who is also a free agent. Kalmanovich was a successful business man with various interests, including women's basketball. But with Tuesday's loss, they have fallen to 2-7 on the season, their sole wins over a Seattle Storm team without Breanna Stewart and fellow starter Mercedes Russell. So, for me, personally, I really have to monitor that and control that a little bit and find that balance of enjoying these moments. "So, it's tricky," Bird said. "It's exciting to start a new chapter off the court with our families and making other memories in other ways," Taurasi said. [22] For the season, the rookie averaged 17.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. The property was first listed for sale in April at $3.399 million, according to public records. Entering the 2014 season, Taurasi reached the number two spot in career points per game, fifth place in career points, and ninth in career assists. Taurasi plans on coming back to the WNBA despite retiring. Without Taurasi, who picked up her first ejection since 2019 and has earned three technicals so far in 2022, Phoenix rallied back from a double-figure deficit to storm ahead by eight going into the fourth. [40] Taurasi would also earn her ninth career all-star appearance after being voted into the 2018 WNBA All-Star Game. That's the one thing that we've dedicated our whole lives to. [37] On June 18, 2017, Taurasi became the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, passing Tina Thompson's old record. Taurasi was selected to be a member of the national team for the World Championships. [23][24], In the 2009 season, Taurasi was named the WNBA MVP and later led the Phoenix Mercury to its second WNBA championship in three years by beating the Indiana Fever, three games to two, as Taurasi was named the WNBA Finals MVP. "So, it's tricky," Bird said. 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. Diana has lived with Jessika in a single family house in Chino, CA. And on the acrylic shelves lining the walls, Taurasi and Taylors new little one already has a great collection of inclusive childrens books, such as Pink Is for Boys by Robb Pearlman. On December 24, 2010, Taurasi's lawyers revealed that she had tested positive for a mild stimulant; according to her lawyer, Howard Jacobs, the positive test came from an "A" sample, and that testing had been requested on a second "B" sample. Sited on a raised lot near the coastline, the home built this year riffs off plantation style with awning windows, Bahama shutters and a large ocean-facing deck. By signing a multi-year contract it keeps the door open for Taurasi to play in the 2024 Olympics. She broke Katie Smith's league records for points in a season (741 during the 2006 season). Her eight three-pointers were the second-most made in a playoff game in the WNBA's postseason history. Leading up to the final championship, her coach, Geno Auriemma, would declare his likelihood of winning with the claim, "We have Diana, and you don't. PHOENIX -- Almost 25 minutes after Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi sent her best friend, Seattle Storm star Sue Bird, off into the sunset of their own personal rivalry, they were navigating the underbelly of the downtown Footprint Center on Friday night trying to figure out which way to go. The Cirrus pendant lamps gentle curves are reminiscent of sand dunes, and the West Elm x PBK Modern Icon Mobile calls to mind an art installation in the desert. In 2006 Taurasi was recruited to play for the Russian team Spartak Moscow. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2022 Panini Prizm WNBA #55 Diana Taurasi - Phoenix Mercury~ Beauty at the best online prices at eBay! "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. Diana Taurasi has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, agreeing to a multi-year contract, the team announced Saturday. . At times in her career, she had to play forward because there were shorter players in the starting five on her team. [12] She participated in the 2000 WBCA High School All-America Game, where she scored twelve points, and earned MVP honors. Still in their own jerseys, hidden under shooting shirts, with their Nikes still tied, Taurasi and Bird were still together as they turned toward a security door. "It's exciting to start a new chapter off the court with our families and making other memories in other ways," Taurasi said. In her WNBA debut, Taurasi scored 22 points in a 7266 Mercury loss to the Sacramento Monarchs. "They are special, right? Diana Taurasi (left) and Penny Taylor (right) were teammates on the Phoenix Mercury prior to Taylors retirement in 2016. With this victory Taurasi became the seventh player ever to win an NCAA title, a WNBA title, and an Olympic gold medal. She returned for the second round single elimination game against the reigning champions Seattle Storm which the Mercury won in overtime. She had to sit out the rest of the season with a strained left hip flexor. "Diana Taurasi belongs in a Mercury uniform, and we are grateful for . [67] The team selected to participate at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Olympics was primarily chosen from these players. S---. Even with limited practice, the team managed to win its first game against Greece by 26 points. 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. That's the one thing that we've dedicated our whole lives to. Last season she was averaging 23.2 points after the All-Star break before having her season cut short by a quad injury. Diana Taurasi faced off one last time against rival superstar Sue Bird, who is retiring at the end of the season, with Taurasi scoring 28 points in a 94-78 Mercury win. She's averaged 16.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds in her career. 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. Diana Taurasi has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, agreeing to a multiyear contract, the team announced Saturday. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? And I think of it more as just a celebration. 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). Taurasi, as she's known to do, also got in one last rib. The five-time Olympic gold medalist was voted the by fans as the greatest WNBA player of all-time in 2021. The 40-year-old Taurasi has won three WNBA titles in Phoenix and been honored as the league's MVP in 2009. Diana has lived with Liliana in a single family house in Chino, CA. Bird's greeting was no different Friday night. Im still competitive, still driven, still want to play, I still love being a part of USA Basketball, she said. She's averaged 16.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds in her career. "I'm kinda glad it's over," Taurasi said after the game. Oh, baby! "I think we did all right. Feb 18 (Reuters) - Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, has signed a multi-year contract to remain with the Phoenix Mercury, the team said on Saturday. With the WNBA's new playoff format in effect, the Mercury were the number 8 seed in the league, facing the Indiana Fever in the first round. Back in 2019, Taurasi, talking about being hated by fans on the road, wondered why Bird didn't receive the same reception she does. 46 wasn't all that different from the first 45. "It's time for you to go," she said, tongue in cheek, on the big screen looming above the court. Flanked by cameras, security guards and executives, they walked down hallways. But that could change in the next game. They currently are 10th in the WNBA standings. "It's no surprise, everyone knows that Dee can get to that level. Jacobs also was quick to point out that the substance Taurasi tested positive for "was not a steroid or recreational drug." 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They backtracked. Financial terms of the dealwere not disclosed. In 2020, the season was delayed and shortened to 22 games in a bubble at IMG Academy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 46 wasn't all that different from the first 45. Find census, military, and other historical records.*. On June 5, 2018, Taurasi became the first player in WNBA history to score 8,000 points in an 8074 victory against the Liberty. Many of the players were European, but the team also included Australian Lauren Jackson and Americans Sue Bird and Taurasi. [52] On February 16, 2011, Taurasi was finally cleared of doping allegations. She's averaged 16.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds in her career. After Bird's warm-up, she stopped to sign autographs on her way to the locker room. 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. "If the opportunity comes to play and be a part of it, its something Ive always taken a lot of pride in. "If the opportunity comes to play and be a part of it, its something Ive always taken a lot of pride in. In all, the home has three bedrooms, three full baths and 2,040 square feet of living space. She was embraced and celebrated by a mixture of Mercury and Storm fans. Historical Records* 3.9 BILLION RECORDS. Taurasi and Bird have learned that countless times in their careers. Taurasi was tossed shortly after that. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Right now this is a good opportunity to be part of this team moving forward well see what happens.". 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. In May 2017, Taurasi signed a multi-year contract extension with the Mercury. 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. The Mercury's Diana Taurasi admitted "throughout the whole offseason, I would let my mind wander. Free shipping for many 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. La veterana Diana Taurasi regresar a la WNBA para su temporada 19 con las Phoenix Mercury. 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. It didn't matter that she was the visitor or even a West rival. People lingering after the game waved and took pictures. Mario and Liliana Taurasi emigrated from Argentina to the United States before Diana was born.