Diana Taurasi announces her retirement!

[uconnfan68]

We have Diana and you don't.

Fearless and peerless.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[CL82]

Lol! Is that from the playoff series that Seattle played against the Mercury? That was some of the best basketball I've ever seen at any level with two of the best ever to play the game going at each other one great play after another. I was calling up friends who don't follow women's basketball and telling them to put the game on and watch it. It was incredible.

 

[GoUconn7961]

She does with 33 I believe - I was planning on making this point.

To me it’s not a negative - it just speaks to her passion on the court.

I read it was 105

 

[GoUconn7961]

I'm not sure words can adequately express how I feel about DT. From the minute I saw her play she became my favorite player. The banter with Geno, the shared hatred of TN, and the mouth on her LOL. She was polarizing on and off the court. But whether you loved her or hated her you couldn't deny the greatness, a greatness that came from obviously born-with talent, but one that also came with hard work. You have to respect a player that puts in that kind of time in and out of the gym. That's what leads to awards and recognition. And she was the quintessential teammate, a leader when she had to be. She's a private person, rare social media posts, and I think that's lost on players today. Elements of her personal life did hit the news, but she was able to rise above it. She wouldn't have made 11 All Star games if it followed her. I don't think I'll ever see another player with the full bag of tricks for the rest of my time here on earth. I will miss her lacing up and balling out.

 

[Blakeon18]

Hey! I finally remember who the sportswriter was at the JI...the one who was addressed by Dee as "Sir".
Randy Smith...passed away in 2008...at least he got to see all of Dee's UConn exploits.
The research said he had many offers to work elsewhere but always turned them down...reason given...'who would play shortstop on my slow-pitch softball team?

 

[Zanzman]

Hey! I finally remember who the sportswriter was at the JI...the one who was addressed by Dee as "Sir".
Randy Smith...passed away in 2008...at least he got to see all of Dee's UConn exploits.
The research said he had many offers to work elsewhere but always turned them down...reason given...'who would play shortstop on my slow-pitch softball team?

lol post 61 28 hours later toot toot

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I've seen other players put their heads on the table from what Diana would say at a press conference. Most vividly recall Dwanna Bonner. She did a great "mortified", but secretly loved it I think.

 

[mainerhuski]

She should take up coaching, high school. college or the WNBA. She would not disappoint Diane would be a natural as a coach as she would be so respected by her players as knowing how to play and coach the game. I think when Geno finally retires that Diane would be Uconn's next coach with Sue as assistant coach. Could not go wrong. My take. GO HUSKIES!!!!!

Her lack of filter would make her the most-watched color commentator! ❤️

 

[Rowdy831]

The first time I saw DT play it was apparent that she would change the women's game forever and I think she did that. She has had a remarkable career and had a big hand in keeping the WNBA afloat the past decade and will be missed. In a lot of ways I think what CC did last year for the WNBA signaled to DT that the league was in good hands and she could finally rest. I wish her the best in her life after pro basketball and will forever remember the incredible memories she created in my sports life.

 

[bballnut90]

 

[Aluminny69]

Interesting DT trivia, it's new to me