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Diana Taurasi is a Phoenix Mercury legend. She started her career in 2004, and she was the first pick of that year's draft. She was a star in her college years, and that success carried over into her WNBA years.

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Looking At The Performances Of Past Mercury Players

The Phoenix Mercury have added several players over the years, and some of them have had unique numbers. Diana Taurasi wore No. 3, and she was one of three players who wore the number.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 23

Mercury's Taurasi And Others Shine In Big East Tournament

The Big East has had several stars, and some of them had the chance to shine in the Big East Tournament. This tournament began in 1983, and when it came to the championship game, St.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 22

Why Phoenix's 2004 Season Was Significant

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2003, but things began to change in 2004. They brought in two new stars, and a few years later, they helped the franchise win its first championship.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Looking At Phoenix's Early Second-Round Picks

The Phoenix Mercury found some stars over the years, and some of them helped the team make history. Diana Taurasi was the first pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft, and the Mercury selected her after finishing the 2003 season with a record of 8-26.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Mercury's New Stars Put Team On A Path To Success

The Phoenix Mercury added two new stars in 2004, and they helped the team win a championship a few years later. The Mercury added Penny Taylor, and it was due to a dispersal draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Why The Mercury Made Lineup Changes In 2005

The Phoenix Mercury drafted Diana Taurasi in 2004, and before that, they brought in Penny Taylor. Taylor was playing for the Cleveland Rockers, but after the 2003 season, the team folded.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Why 'Paul Ball' and Phoenix's Shooting Led To A Championship

The Phoenix Mercury struggled for a few seasons, as they finished the 2001 season with a record of 13-19. They regressed even more in 2002, as they had a record of 11-21.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 13

How Diana Taurasi Helped Phoenix Reach The Finals

The Phoenix Mercury had an excellent 2021 season, as they finished that period with a record of 19-13. While that is a good record, that was not the best in the league.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 12

How Phoenix's New Stars Led Them In Overtime

The 2004 season was a significant year for the Phoenix Mercury, as they brought in two key players. For starters, they added Penny Taylor, who was an All-Star forward who started her career with the Cleveland Rockers.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 11

Mercury's Taurasi Shines, Helps Short-Handed Mercury Make Playoffs

Diana Taurasi spent her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury, and her journey began in 2004. The Mercury drafted her with the first pick of that year's draft, and she ended up winning Rookie of the Year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 11

Why Phoenix's Starters Set The Tone In 2007

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2007, and it was the first time they made it since 2000. The Mercury went through a dry spell, and they added some talented players in the process.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 10

How Mercury's Taylor Became An All-Star

Penny Taylor is a Phoenix Mercury legend, and she helped them win three championships. She joined them in 2004, as the Mercury picked her in an expansion draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 10

Why A Phoenix Reserve Received Recognition In 2020

The Phoenix Mercury have had some talented players, and some of them had longer stints than others. Diana Taurasi was drafted by the team in 2004, and she stayed with the Mercury for her entire career.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 10

How Phoenix Avoided Overtime Games In 2005

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2005 season with a record of 16-18. They regressed slightly, as they finished the 2004 season with a record of 17-17. Phoenix was still trying to make the playoffs, and the team's first appearance since 2000 would happen in 2007.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 9

Why Mercury's Taurasi Flourished In The 2023 Season

The 2023 season was a bad year for the Phoenix Mercury, and it snapped their postseason streak. The Mercury made the playoffs every year since 2013, and after finishing 9-31, that streak was over.

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how Phoenix's 2006 Starters Got Them Closer To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury were getting closer to the playoffs, as they finished the 2006 season with a record of 18-16. They just missed the playoffs, as the Western Conference was extremely competitive.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 6

How Mercury's Taurasi Finished Strong

Diana Taurasi is a Phoenix Mercury legend, and her 2024 season was her final year. She averaged 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Overall, she averaged 18.8 points, 4.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds in her career.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 4

How Phoenix's Starters Helped Them Win Another Championship

The Phoenix Mercury made history in 2009, and they did it after beating the Indiana Fever. The Mercury finished the season with a record of 23-11, and they faced the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Los Angeles Sparks before facing the Fever in the Finals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 3

How Mercury's Taurasi And More Won Significant College Award

The NCAA's Most Outstanding Player (MOP) is given to the player who has an excellent performance during the NCAA tournament. For men's basketball, the award dates back to 1939, and Jimmy Hull won it.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 1

Mercury's Taurasi And More Win Major College Award

The Naismith College Player of the Year was introduced in 1969 for men's basketball and in 1983 for women's basketball. Lew Alcindor, who is also known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, was the first player to win for the men, and Anne Donovan won it for women.