As of Monday, uncertainty surrounded whether Diana Taurasi would play another season in the WNBA.
What’s certain is that whenever she retires, Taurasi will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in basketball, regardless of gender. Her impressive resume includes three WNBA titles, two WNBA Finals MVP awards, 11 All-Star Game appearances, and a record six Olympic Gold Medals.
The only question now is if Taurasi will return to the court. Fans speculated on her Instagram post on Monday featuring ads with the caption “☝️last 💃,” hinting at a potential final season.
Taurasi added to the speculation with the caption, “Keep ‘em guessing.”
However, ESPN writer Michael Voepel clarified that the Instagram ad was not a message about Taurasi’s plans, but rather a pre-existing promotion. Her agent stated it was not related to her future intentions.
The Instagram ad with Diana Taurasi was done before the WNBA season ended and has appeared elsewhere before today. It’s not intended as a “message” about her future plans or anything else, her agent told ESPN.
— Michael Voepel (@MAVoepel) November 5, 2024
While the ad may have misled fans, it did grab attention. Perhaps the speculation around her return could influence Taurasi to have one last dance. Only time will tell.
For now, fans will have to wait for an official announcement from Taurasi herself.
