Phoenix Mercury honors Diana Taurasi by retiring her No. 3 jersey
The Phoenix Mercury retired Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey during a halftime ceremony against the Portland Fire.
During the Mercury's matchup with the Portland Fire, the organization held a halftime tribute that saw Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey raised to the arena ceiling. Taurasi, who entered the WNBA in 2004 as the first overall pick and spent her entire career with Phoenix, expressed gratitude to the city and its supporters, noting how the community shaped her development. The ceremony also featured merchandise on every seat and a goat-filled petting area referencing her G.O.A.T. nickname.
Her jersey now sits alongside those of Michele Timms, Penny Taylor, Jennifer Gillom and Bridget Pettis. The event marked the formal conclusion of Taurasi's playing days, which ended in 2024 after a record-setting career.
Why it matters
It celebrates the legacy of one of the WNBA's most decorated players and highlights the Mercury's tradition of honoring its icons.
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