Diana Taurasi is a professional basketball player from America who plays for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She is often referred to as “White Mamba”. The name was coined by another basketball player Kobe Bryant for her ability to score in stressful conditions. In this article, we will look into her professional career, personal life, physical attributes, net worth, and much more.
Profile Summary
| Real Name | Diana Lorena Taurasi |
| Age | 42 (In 2024) |
| Date of Birth | June 11, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Chino, California |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Institute of Education | University of Connecticut |
| Parents | Mario (father) and Liliana (mother) |
| Sibling | 1 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Penny Taylor |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6’0” feet |
| Weight | 74 Kilograms |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Net Worth | $3.5 Million |
| Social Media | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook |
Physical Appearance
Diana Taurasi is a striking figure on the basketball court, standing tall at 6 feet. She has an athletic build, weighing approximately 74 kilograms, which complements her powerful and agile playing style. Her eyes are a deep, rich brown, exuding focus and determination. Diana’s hair is also brown, often seen pulled back into a practical style during games, highlighting her intense concentration and commitment to the sport. Her overall presence is one of strength and undeniable skill.
About her family
Diana Taurasi was born on June 11, 1982, in Chino, California. She was raised in her hometown. Both of her parents – Mario (father) and Liliana (mother) are based in Argentina. Her father was a professional soccer player in Italy, where he played as a goalkeeper for several years. Before Diana was born, Mario and Liliana emigrated from Argentina to the United States. Diana has an older sister named Jessika.
Education
Diana Taurasi attended Don Antonio Lugo High School and passed out in 2000. She then enrolled at the University of Connecticut, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. During this time, she took a break from her education to enter the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft, participate in the Olympics, and complete her first season in the WNBA. Taurasi returned to the University of Connecticut to earn her bachelor’s degree in 2005.
Professional Career
After getting her college degree, Diana was selected for the 2004 WNBA draft. She played two seasons before NBA coach Paul Westhead became the head coach for the 2006 season. Taurasi got a chance to flourish under his system and she led the scoring and also earned a trip to the All-Star game. In this season, she broke two records – the WNBA record of 8 three-pointers and the WNBA record of 121 three-pointers. But from 2004 till 2006, Taurasi couldn’t take Mercury to the playoffs.
In 2007, Diana finally reached the WNBA playoffs. She defeated the opponents and reached the finals to play against “Detroit Shock”. Diana, along with Taylor and Pondexter, won the first WNBA title. Taurasi is the seventh player to win an NCAA title, a WNBA title, and an Olympic gold medal.
Since then, Taurasi has played almost every season of the WNBA through Phoenix Mercury. The major achievements of her WNBA career are discussed further.
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Major Achievements and Tags
| Season | Achievement/Tag |
| 2009 | Named as “WNBA MVP”, Won second WNBA championship |
| 2011 | Voted as one of the Top 15 players of WNBA by fans |
| 2014 | Won WNBA Finals MVP for the 2nd time |
| 2016 | Made 113th playoff career three-pointers – became all-time WNBA leader in playoff career three-pointers |
| 2017 | WNBA’s all-time leading score |
| 2018 | League’s all-time leader in field goals |
| 2021 | Became the oldest player in league history to score an over 30 point game. |
| 2023 | First player to achieve 10,000 career points in WNBA |
Personal Life
Diana Taurasi is a member of the LGBTA category and considers herself a lesbian. Consequently, she married her former teammate Penny Taylor, who later became the Director of Player Development and Performance of Phoenix Mercury, on May 13, 2017. The couple has two children together. Her first child was a son born on March 1, 2018, and a daughter born on October 9, 2021.
Net Worth
The major source of income for Diana Taurasi is playing basketball for her team. She plays national, international, and overseas games and earns a decent amount of salary. One good reason for her huge salary is that she is experienced and the oldest player on the team. This way, her net worth is approximately $3.5 Million.
