Diana Taurasi holds the record as the all-time leading scorer in the WNBA, but one of her most memorable moments may have occurred off the court. During the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 42-year-old Taurasi delivered a witty remark aimed at Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, as reported by Time magazine. She quipped, “Hey, Draymond, how does it feel to be the only person in this room who’s never been double-teamed?”
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams were reportedly housed on a cruise ship during the Olympics, providing Taurasi the perfect opportunity to poke fun at Green’s offensive capabilities. Known for his defensive skills and outspoken nature, Green has averaged only 8.7 points per game over his 13-year career, making him less of a scoring threat.
Taurasi recently announced her retirement after an impressive 20-season career, solidifying her status as one of the greatest players in WNBA history. Throughout her career, she secured three WNBA championships, was named the league MVP in 2009, earned two Finals MVP awards, claimed five scoring titles, and was honored as the 2004 Rookie of the Year. Additionally, she made 14 All-WNBA teams and 11 All-Star teams, spending her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury—a rarity in professional sports.
Beyond her WNBA achievements, Taurasi is also the most decorated Olympic basketball player, boasting six gold medals. Before turning professional, she played a pivotal role in leading the University of Connecticut to three national championships and was named the AP Player of the Year in the 2002-03 season, averaging 17.9 points, 4.4 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game.
