Mercury legend Diana Taurasi is retiring, and social media is abuzz

Diana Taurasi retired at 42. Christian Petersen/Getty Images

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Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi is retiring from basketball, the 42-year-old told Time Magazine in a piece that was published Tuesday.

“Mentally and physically, I’m just full,” Taurasi told the publication. “That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m full and I’m happy.”

Taurasi arguably belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of Arizona sports and is an even bigger figure in women's basketball. She spent all 20 years of her career with the Mercury, which she helped lead to three WNBA titles. She retires as the league's all-time leading scorer, having made 14 All-WNBA teams and won six Olympic gold medals. Many consider her the WNBA's GOAT — the greatest of all time.

Taurasi's retirement officially ends an era of Mercury basketball. She and Brittney Griner were bankable stars and now have both moved on. Earlier this offseason, star center Brittney Griner, who returned to the team after spending more than a year in a Russian prison on trumped-up charges, signed a free-agent deal with the Atlanta Dream.

Here are some notable reactions to Taurasi's retirement. This story will be updated as more reactions come in.

From the WNBA:

After 20 years of playing in the WNBA, Diana Taurasi is officially retiring 🧡

Thank you Diana for changing the game forever, all of the accolades could never amount to the type of person and edge you embodied when you stepped out there on the court

One-of-One 💐 pic.twitter.com/dEtE4NDrGH

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 25, 2025

From Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego:

For 20 seasons, @DianaTaurasi dominated the court, shattered records, and inspired kids to dream bigger with the @PhoenixMercury.

Her impact goes beyond trophies—she changed the game and showed the world what’s possible. Phoenix will always be proud of our GOAT. pic.twitter.com/pJoF6xTgwM

— Mayor Kate Gallego (@MayorGallego) February 25, 2025

From WNBA star Caitlin Clark:

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From former Suns player Eddie Johnson:

Wow @DianaTaurasi you and I know you got a few more in you, but you have earned and own every ounce of this decision with high honor as the GOAT Of Women’s Basketball! Congrats and may your next step be as great as your last! https://t.co/0kNDTTbLLi

— Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) February 25, 2025

From the Mercury:

Logo (noun): A symbol or other design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.

The logo is the greatest of all time in their field.

Example: Diana Taurasi is the logo. pic.twitter.com/oeEQ3xsXkR

— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) February 25, 2025

From Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia:

Congrats @DianaTaurasi on an amazing 20-year career in the WNBA! Diana is the ultimate leader and teammate, and her impact on our franchise, community, and the game of basketball has been incredible. Her name will forever be synonymous with the @PhoenixMercury and we're so… pic.twitter.com/1s9NoWbSAt

— Mat Ishbia (@Mishbia15) February 25, 2025

Former Mercury player Sophie Cunningham:

one of my favorite ppl. LEGEND! love you @DianaTaurasi pic.twitter.com/V6XvNQOde5

— Sophie Cunningham (@sophaller) February 25, 2025