Mercury's Taurasi Offers Big Co-Sign to Caitlin Clark

Phoenix Mercury great Diana Taurasi accomplished many things in her career, and she inspired players who came after her. She had a long, successful career, and when she decided to retire, she was the WNBA all-time leading scorer. Taurasi's accolades give players something to strive for, and some of the league's brightest stars are adding to their legacies. For example, A'ja Wilson won her fourth Finals Most Valuable Player, and she led the Las Vegas Aces to their third championship. Then, the last two Rookie of the Year winners have bright futures, and recently both of them played for Team USA. Caitlin Clark won the award in 2024, and Paige Bueckers won it in 2025. Team USA played in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament, and that squad went undefeated. Clark was the MVP of the tournament, and she played a big role in the team's run. During that time, Clark wore No. 12. That number should look familiar, as Phoenix's All-Star wore it when she played for Team USA . Recently, Taurasi spoke to Sp