Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Glendale, California, U.S.A. |
Latest News about Diana Taurasi
25/02/2025
Diana Taurasi officially announced her retirement from the WNBA after 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. She retires as the league's all-time leading scorer with 10,646 regular-season points and holds numerous records including most field goals, 3-pointers, and free throws. Her career featured three championships, one MVP, two Finals MVPs, and 14 All-WNBA selections.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Diana Lorena Taurasi |
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| Nickname | Dee |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 0" |
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| Weight | 74 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Don Antonio Lugo High School, Chino, California |
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| College | University of Connecticut, Connecticut, U.S.A. |
| Graduated in | Sociology |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
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| Hometown | Chino, California, U.S.A |
Family
| Father | Mario Taurasi |
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| Mother | Liliana Taurasi |
| Sister | Jessika Taurasi |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Italian (Father), Argentinean (Mother) |
| Spouse | Penny Taylor |
| Children | One son and one daughter |
Career
| NBA Debut | 2004 |
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| Trainer | Geno Auriemma |
| Position | Guard |
| Current Team (2016) | UMMC Ekaterinburg |
| Achievements (main ones) |
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Favourites
| Favourite NBA Player | Magic Johnson |
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| Favourite Food | Milanesa |
| Favourite TV Series | The Simpsons |
| Favourite Film | Dazed and Confused (1993) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Diana received the title of USA Basketball’s Female Athlete of the Month in July 2001. | |
| 2. She was named 'The Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four' in her last two college seasons. | |
| 3. In her 2004 WNBA debut, Diana made a remarkable three-quarter court shot at the buzzer to end the first half. | |
| 4. Taurasi was honored as one of the 15 greatest players in WNBA history during the league’s 15th anniversary celebration in 2011. | |
| 5. She holds the record as the sole player in WNBA history to score 600 or more points in six consecutive seasons from 2006 to 2011. | |
| 6. With five career back-to-back 30-point performances, she has the most in WNBA history. | |
| 7. Diana is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, 5-time Euroleague Champion, and 2-time Euroleague Player of the Year. | |
| 8. She earned the nickname 'White Mamba' for her clutch scoring ability and competitiveness. | |
| 9. Diana became the first WNBA player to reach 10,000 career points in 2023. | |
| 10. She holds WNBA records for career points (10,646), field goals (3,341), 3-pointers (1,447), and free throws (2,517) in the regular season. | |
| 11. Diana played 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, averaging 18.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. | |
| 12. She won six Olympic gold medals with Team USA, the most in Olympic basketball history as of 2024. |