Diana Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

She reached 10000 points in the third quarter against Atlanta Dream on Thursday Night.

She is considered one of the greatest women’s basketball players of all time.

Taurasi was born in Glendale, California, on June 11, 1982. She played basketball at Don Antonio Lugo High School in Chino, California, where she was a four-time All-American. She also played for the U.S. national team in the 2004 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal.

Taurasi attended the University of Connecticut, where she played for the UConn Huskies. She led the Huskies to three consecutive national championships from 2000 to 2002. She was also named the national player of the year in 2002.

She was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury with the first overall pick in the 2004 WNBA draft. She has since won three WNBA championships with the Mercury (2009, 2014, and 2018). She has also been named to the WNBA All-Star team 10 times.

Taurasi is a four-time Olympic gold medalist, having won gold in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016. She is also a two-time FIBA World Cup champion, having won in 2002 and 2010.

Taurasi is known for her clutch shooting and her ability to take over games. She is also a leader on and off the court. She is a role model for young girls and women around the world.

Diana Taurasi is a true legend of the game of basketball. She is a role model for young girls and women around the world. She is a champion on and off the court.

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