Phoenix's Taurasi And Others Recognized During Special Month

A new month is here, and this is a special month for women's sports. Women's History Month is here, and the WNBA posted something special to kick things off. The league has had some great stars over the years, and some of them were recognized in a graphic. There were stars of today's game, and there were past players who accomplished great things during their careers. Diana Taurasi was one of those players, and she had a long, successful career with the Phoenix Mercury . Taurasi was drafted by the Mercury back in 2004 , and she was the first pick of that year's draft. She got off to a strong start, as she averaged 17.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.3 steals. Her best game during that season was a 29-point game against the Charlotte Sting. For the star guard, that was just the beginning, and she would play at a high level for years to come. She won Rookie of the Year, and a few years later, she helped her team win its first championship. She added other accolades to her resume, as she won Most Valua