How Diana Taurasi Helped Phoenix During Poor Season

Diana Taurasi is both a Phoenix Mercury legend and a WNBA one. She had big games throughout her years, and by the end of her career, she scored 10,646 points. Taurasi had several successful seasons in her time, and she accomplished great things. She won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2009, she helped her team win championships and she was a Peak Performer multiple times over the years. The Mercury guard could score with ease, and even in a challenging season, she still proved how great she was. Phoenix encountered some obstacles in the 2012 season. The team finished the year with a record of 7-27 in what was the franchise's worst record in history. One of the biggest issues during that time was the absence of Taurasi. The Mercury's star guard was out due to a strained left hip flexor, and Phoenix struggled without her. She did play eight games that year, but outside of that, she missed time. In the games Taurasi did play, she had a nice performance. She had a season-high 25 points against the San An