WNBA’s Diana Taurasi Reveals Which Child is Following in Their Moms’ Footsteps

Diana Taurasi discusses the experience of raising two children with her wife and former teammate, Penny Taylor.

The WNBA stars exchanged vows in May 2017, following their first meeting as teammates in 2004. They welcomed their son Leo Michael in March 2018 and daughter Isla in October 2021.

Taurasi shared in a recent interview with Familia by Parents that she can already see one of her children taking after their athletic mothers.

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Taurasi mentioned that their son Leo is hesitant about playing sports because of the pressure, while their daughter Isla displays natural athleticism and enjoys being active.

She emphasized that she will support her children in whatever they choose to pursue, including basketball, if they have a passion for it.

Taurasi also shared the values she wants to instill in her kids, encouraging them to face challenges head-on and work hard to achieve their goals.

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She expressed her desire for her children to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and to maintain a strong work ethic.

Taurasi emphasized the importance of facing difficulties and using them as motivation to improve in various aspects of life.

“Facing challenges gives you the confidence to become a better individual, parent, teammate, professional, and colleague. It’s essential to navigate tough moments while upholding your values and work ethic,” she stated.