She may have never worn a Sparks jersey, but Los Angeles is her home. I grew up watching the greats here, I was brought to play here, to honor Kobe (Bryant). My whole family comes from here, we settled here 40 years ago, this is my home “, summary Diana Taurasia native of the suburbs of the City of Angels.
On Tuesday night, the women's basketball legend scored 13 points (4/13 shooting) and 5 assists in the Phoenix Mercury's narrow victory (81-85) on the Crypto.com Arena floor. Many spectators in attendance must have wondered if this was her last career appearance in this venue.
“ I don't know. The last two weeks have been a bit trying for me. I don't want to make any hasty decisions. I know the end is near. I don't know when it will come. “, retorts the 42-year-old player who is coming to the end of her 20th WNBA season.
The six-time Olympic champion, first choice in the 2004 Draft, prefers to take things as they come. I've always been someone who focuses on what's next. That's practice tomorrow and Thursday's game against Seattle. When the season is over, I'll reflect and seek advice from the people I care about the most. ” she displays.
“Sometimes you don't choose your ending”
Thursday's game, the final of the regular season, at home against the Storm, is expected to generate particular attention. His club has not held back from taking advantage of its indecision to promote the final two games at the Footprint Center. with the slogan ” If it's the latter, be there. »
Diana Taurasi appreciates in any case that her leaders did not ask her to commit one way or the other. I'm grateful that I can do things the way I want to. I've talked to a lot of people, and someone once said to me, 'Sometimes you don't get to choose your ending.' So when it ends, it ends. It's been a fun ride. ” she euphemizes.
With in her trophy cabinet, 3 WNBA championship titles, an MVP, 11 All-Star selections… She who is still the 3rd best scorer of her team this year (15 points on average) is preparing to begin a 12th playoff campaign. 7th in the standings, her team (19v-20d) will start anything but favorite against the Minnesota Lynx in the first round.
