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    Diana Taurasi

    Diana Taurasi

    Awards & Honours

    17

    Awards Won

    5

    Honours

    3

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    3

    Records

    Diana Taurasi stands alone as the most decorated female athlete in Olympic history with six gold medals. Her collection of WNBA accolades includes four championships, two Finals MVPs, and a regular season MVP, placing her at the pinnacle of the league's history. She is the only woman to win six EuroLeague titles across different countries, demonstrating unparalleled international versatility. Her induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2022 confirmed her status as a generational talent who redefined the standards of women's basketball.

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

    Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame·2022

    Inducted as one of the greatest players in basketball history.

    Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

    Women's Basketball Hall of Fame·2023

    Recognized for her outstanding contributions to women's basketball.

    Phoenix Mercury Ring of Honor

    Phoenix Mercury·2026

    Inducted into the team's Ring of Honor following jersey retirement.

    Honorary Degree

    University of Connecticut·2019

    Received an honorary doctorate for her achievements in sports.

    Key to the City of Phoenix

    City of Phoenix·2026

    Awarded for her lifelong dedication to the city and its sports community.

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    ESPN's Greatest Female Basketball Players of All Time

    ESPN·2020
    #1

    Greatest WNBA Player Ever

    Bleacher Report·2021
    #45

    Top 100 Athletes of the 21st Century

    Sports Illustrated·2019

    Magazine Covers

    Vogue

    July 2019

    Cultural Icon

    TIME

    May 2019

    Most Influential People

    Records & Feats

    Most Olympic Gold Medals by a Female Athlete

    Olympic Record·2024

    Won six gold medals across five Olympics (2004-2024).

    All-Time WNBA Leading Scorer

    Career Milestone·2018

    Surpassed Tina Thompson to hold the all-time scoring record.

    Most Three-Pointers Made in WNBA History

    Statistical Record·2025

    Holds the record for the highest number of made three-pointers.