Revisiting Mercury Legend Diana Taurasi's MVP Season

The Phoenix Mercury won their first championship in 2007, and it did not take long before they added another to their legacy. They won their second in 2009, and they finished the season with a record of 23-11. That record was identical to their 2007 season, and the Mercury went on an impressive run that led to their second title. It was a great time for the Mercury, and Diana Taurasi led the way. She averaged 20.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals. She had some impressive games during that time, and her season high was against the New York Liberty. Taurasi finished that game with 34 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Mercury beat the Liberty 94-88, and they had their 13th win of the season. Phoenix's star could not be stopped, and after beating the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Los Angeles Sparks, the Mercury faced the Indiana Fever. They beat the Fever in an intense series, and Taurasi took home another award. She won Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP), and when i