Revisiting The Final Season Of Mercury Great Diana Taurasi

The 2024 season was a significant year for Diana Taurasi . In what was her final season, she averaged 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists. She played 36 games that year, as before her retirement became official, signs were pointing towards that season being her last. That season was a farewell tour, and fans around the league had a chance to see her play. She had some nice games during that time, and her season high in points happened against the Los Angeles Sparks. She had 31 points, two rebounds and two steals. Phoenix had other players who scored in double figures, as Natasha Cloud had 21 points, Kahleah Copper had 12 points and Sophie Cunningham had 10. The Mercury guard had a good year, and she put up the same kind of numbers she did earlier in her career. She started the season with a 23-point game against the Las Vegas Aces, and the Mercury lost that game. Las Vegas picked up an 89-80 win over Phoenix, and Taurasi was one of four players who scored in double figures. Phoenix's veteran guard was