Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi, three-time WNBA champion and all-time leading scorer, will be honored with induction into the Mercury Ring of Honor on Aug. 16.
PHOENIX — One of the most iconic Arizona athletes will once again be receiving an illustrious honor.
Phoenix Mercury great Diana Taurasi will be inducted into the Mercury Ring of Honor.
The team announced Tuesday that three-time WNBA Champion and WNBA all-time leading scorer will be added to the Ring on Aug. 16. Several other Mercury legends, former teammates, coaches and family will attend the celebration of Taurasi’s 20-year career.
“For two decades, Diana set the standard for what it means to win, compete and lead at the highest level, doing it in a way that was uniquely hers,” said Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. “We look forward to celebrating her legendary career as we raise her name and number to the rafters.”
You witnessed the highlights.
You felt the greatness.
You lived the titles.
Watch her name and number rise to the rafters on Sunday, August 16.
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— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) March 3, 2026
Taurasi will also have her number officially retired, joining Cheryl Miller, Jennifer Gillom (22), Bridget Pettis (32), Penny Taylor (13) and Michele Timms (7) in the Mercury’s Ring of Honor.
She was selected first overall by Phoenix in the 2004 WNBA Draft and spent all 20 seasons in the Valley, a WNBA record.
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