Diana Taurasi

Date of Birth: June 11, 1982

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Diana Lorena Taurasi is an American professional basketball player, widely considered one of the greatest female basketball players of all time. Born on June 11, 1982, in Glendale, California, Taurasi has had a storied career, both in college and in the professional league. She played college basketball at the University of Connecticut, where she led the team to three consecutive NCAA championships from 2002 to 2004. Taurasi was the first overall pick in the 2004 WNBA Draft, selected by the Phoenix Mercury. She has since led the Mercury to three WNBA Championships (2007, 2009, 2014) and has been named the WNBA Finals MVP twice. Taurasi has also earned multiple WNBA MVP Awards and has been selected to numerous All-Star Games. In addition to her WNBA success, Taurasi has had a prolific international career, playing for various clubs in Europe and winning multiple EuroLeague titles. She is also a key player for the U.S. women’s national basketball team, having won five Olympic gold medals (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) and multiple World Championships.

5 Interesting Facts about Diana Taurasi

1. Diana Taurasi is the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Tina Thompson’s record in 2017.

2. She has been named one of the “Top 15 Players of All Time” by the WNBA.

3. Taurasi is known for her clutch performances, earning the nickname “White Mamba” from Kobe Bryant.

4. She was a four-time USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (2006, 2010, 2012, 2016).

5. Taurasi was awarded the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2004.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Diana Taurasi

1. “Success isn’t owned. It’s leased, and rent is due every day.”

2. “I just try to play hard and leave it all out on the court.”

3. “You don’t play against opponents, you play against the game of basketball.”

4. “Every time I step on the court, I have something to prove.”

5. “I love the game. I love the competition. I love to win.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Diana Taurasi’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $3 million.

Children

Diana Taurasi and her wife Penny Taylor, a former teammate and assistant coach, have one child together, a son named Leo Michael Taurasi-Taylor, born on March 1, 2018.