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Phoenix Mercury retire Diana Taurasi's jersey in emotional tribute

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:55 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Phoenix Mercury retire Diana Taurasi's jersey in emotional tribute

Summary

The Phoenix Mercury honored Diana Taurasi by retiring her No. 3 jersey on August 16, 2026. The ceremony took place at the Mortgage Matchup Center following a game against the Portland Fire, which Phoenix lost 88-85. Taurasi's career spanned 20 seasons with the Mercury, during which she won three WNBA championships and became the league's all-time leading scorer. The event featured tributes from basketball stars, including LeBron James and Magic Johnson, and included emotional speeches from Taurasi, who reflected on her journey and family legacy. Commemorative shirts adorned the venue, and former teammates presented roses in her honor during the ceremony.

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•Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey was retired on August 16, 2026.
•The retirement ceremony followed a loss to the Portland Fire.
•Taurasi played 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury.
•She is the league's all-time leading scorer and won three championships.
•Tributes came from various basketball stars and former teammates.

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Inside the emotional night Phoenix turned 20 seasons, three titles and 10,000 points into a forever tribute to its greatest WNBA star.
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