rewrite this content and keep HTML tags
Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
PHOENIX – Less than a week ago, Diana Taurasi said goodbye to the Phoenix Mercury and WNBA fans when she announced her retirement from her playing career. The undisputed goat hangs up her sneakers with 11 All-Star bids and a three-time WNBA champion. The 42-year-old leaves a legacy of winning, not just with the Mercury, but with Team USA and in college at UCONN.
Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe!
WNBA All-Star Diana Taurasi takes the stage to reflect on her 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury during a retirement news conference at the Phoenix Mercury’s practice facility on March 13, 2025. Syndication: Arizona Republic
A special teammate by her side during those times was fellow WNBA legend Sue Bird. The duo have combined for five Olympic gold medals and three NCAA national championships. However, maybe their greatest team-up is on ESPN with the “Bird & Taurasi show,” which has been renewed for the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
Sue Bird jumps into the arms of Diana Taurasi while Tamika Williams embraces the pair as UConn captures the 2002 national championship, the first of three consecutive titles the Huskies captured. Syndication: USA TODAY
ESPN PR announcing the “Bird & Taurasi show”
They’re backkkkk 👀
‘The Bird & Taurasi Show’ alt-cast will return for the 2025 #NCAAWBB Final Four in Tampa, Fla.#BirdTaurasi | #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/YQP8icATnm
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) March 14, 2025
The show debuted on ESPN in 2022 as an alternative broadcast for the Final Four matchups. The show was a massive success with fans as the hilarious banter between the two teammates and insightful in-game analysis made the broadcast a must-watch.
Taurasi and Bird will reunite for the fourth straight year to call the NCAAW Final Four in Tampa. The 2009 WNBA MVP might’ve said goodbye to her playing career but could be starting a lengthy broadcasting career with her extensive and profound perspective of the game. Regardless if she pursues a future broadcasting career, the fourth edition of the “Bird & Taurasi show” will be a treat for basketball fans.
“I am sad”: Diana Taurasi reflects on her retirement decision after playing for 20 seasons
*Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, and exclusive content. SIGN UP HERE to unlock our premium content!*
Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
