Diana Lorena Taurasi is an American basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She has won three WNBA championships and three FIBA World Championships in her career and she is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. As of 2021, Diana Taurasi's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
| Full Name | Diana Lorena Taurasi |
| Birth Date | June 11, 1982 |
| Birth Place | Glendale, California |
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
Early Life
Diana was born on June 11, 1982 in Glendale, California. She attended Don Antonio Lugo High School, where she started playing basketball. Her father, a professional soccer player, also encouraged her to play the sport. During her school years, she was named the best player in Southern California and even won the Cheryl Miller Award in 2000. In the same year, in 2000, she also won the title of “Miss Basketball Player of the Year”.
He then moved to the University of Connecticut, where he played a key role on his team and helped them win three NCAA championships. During her time there, she distinguished herself by earning the Husky of Honor and was now ready to turn pro.
Net worth and career of Diana Taurasi
Diana was selected by the Phoenix Mercury as the overall pick in the 2004 WNBA draft. In her first year, Diana managed to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year award. Over the years, Diana has become a key character in Phoenix Mercury. She helped her team to the 2007 WNBA Finals and, along with other stars like Taylor and Pondexter, went on to win their first WNBA title together.
This victory earned her admission to an elite club and she became the seventh player to win a WNBA title, an NCAA title and an Olympic gold medal. Her successes led her to be nicknamed “White Mamba”, a term coined by the late Kobe Bryant. Diana has won four Olympic gold medals in basketball representing the United States.
Additionally, Diana has won championships over the years, helping the Phoenix Mercury win another championship in 2009, and was also named the WNBA MVP. She has won three WNBA championships in her career. She continued her commitment while playing for the Phoenix Mercury and will depart with them in February 2021 on a two-year contract.
Throughout her career, Diana has proven to be the best, both at club and international team level. Even after her retirement, Diana will be remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Personal Life
Diana Taurasi married Penny Taylor in 2017 after several years of dating. In 2018, Taylor will have her first child named Leo Michael Taurasi Taylor.
Diana Taurasi Net worth
As of 2021, Diana Taurasi’s net worth is estimated at $2 million. Diana earned most of that money during her successful basketball career playing for the Phoenix Mercury. Her salary is around $500,000 a year.