The combo of Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner has become the face of the Phoenix Mercury over a dozen seasons. They won the WNBA championship in 2014 and also won three Olympic gold medals together. They've also endured the heartbreak of tough losses, injuries and off-the-court issues.
United States’ Diana Taurasi is seen after a women’s gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. United States’ Brittney Griner bites her gold medal at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. United States’ Diana Taurasi is seen after a women’s gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France.
The 42-year-old Taurasi continues to defy age, averaging nearly 16 points per game in her 20th WNBA season. The 33-year-old Griner keeps rolling as well, making her ninth All-Star team while anchoring the middle of the offense and defense.Breanna Stewart scores 21 points, Liberty pull away for 84-70 win over Mercury“She’s the most dominant post player in our league, hands down,” Taurasi said.
“They’ve seen everything in this league. The good and — unfortunately lately — the bad. So just with the new additions, the new staff, it’s given them a sense of life. Seeing the goal again. I don’t know if this is their last run together, but if it is, let’s end it in a great way.”
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