THE DIANA TAURASI ERA IS OFFICIALLY OVER. 😭⁣ •⁣ It’s officially the end of an era — for the Phoenix Mercury, the WNBA, and sports as a whole — after the iconic Diana Taurasi announced her retirement yesterday. Fully satiated, the hoops giant’s storied career is truly one for the history books. 📖 • DT’s impact on the game is second to none, as evidenced in a September thank you video that foreshadowed her impending retirement. 🏀 • Widely considered to be one of the greatest women’s players of all time, her 20 WNBA seasons in Phoenix were characterized by unbridled grit and determination on the court and unmatched charisma and advocacy off of it. ✊ • Whether it was at UConn, in the pros, or on the international stage, DT was unapologetically herself — and that paved the way for the next generation of women hoopers to be both edgy and skilled, ruthless and likeable. Some even forayed into trash talk to mimic their idol. 🎤 • As the sun sets on her remarkable career, let’s take a look ...