Diana working hard to stay on the court

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Long piece by excellent ESPN writer Josh Weinfuss on 40-year old Dee working hard to stay healthy and effective as she plays her 19th WNBA season.

'If I half-ass it, it's not going to look pretty': Why Taurasi is working so hard to stay on court

After battling injuries each of the past four seasons, Diana Taurasi is determined to stay on the court, totally modifying her training to stay healthy at 40.

www.espn.com

 

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Brief summation on last year's Mercury team

But their supposed superteam unraveled quickly: Griner was detained in Russia beginning in February 2022; Charles asked for a contract divorce from the Mercury after 16 games; Diggins-Smith didn't get along with, well, anyone on the team; and injuries decimated the roster, including Taurasi, who missed the last five games and the playoffs.

 

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[Ozimoto]

I am a bit concerned about DT being able to adjust to life when her body won't let her play anymore. It is all she has known for nearly three fourths of her life at this point.

 

[Rowdy831]

I always though DT was the best basketball player ever to play on the women's side of the game. She was the first I remember having the ability to shoot and pass on par with the men of the game. For her to still be on the court at 40 is also an amazing feat when you consider how much the women play in a normal year.

One the other hand I kind of wonder why one of the younger talents hasn't taken her spot. I really hope she has a great season and can walk away from the game when she no longer plays at a level that represents her abilities. In a lot of ways I think the changing of the guard will happen next year when you get Clark and Paige taking their spots to lead the WNBA.