The Phoenix Mercury struck gold in 2004. They finished the 2003 season with a record of 8-26, and later on, they won the lottery. The Mercury received the first pick, and they selected Diana Taurasi.

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The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2003, but things began to change in 2004. They brought in two new stars, and a few years later, they helped the franchise win its first championship. Diana Taurasi and ...

After 20 years with the Phoenix Mercury, legendary women’s basketball star and one of the most decorated players in WNBA history Diana Taurasi has announced she is retiring professional basketball at ...