Along the way, she battled against some of the league’s best talent, including Caitlin Clark. Following the news of Taurasi’s retirement, Clark took to Instagram to share a fitting one-word tribute. What did she say about one of the best ever to do it? “Legend,” Clark wrote to her stories.

Longtime Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi announced her retirement from professional basketball on Tuesday afternoon, closing the book on an all-time, 20-year career. Universally considered to be the greatest player in league history,

In an unassuming move that was on brand with how she handled much of her career, WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announced her retirement on a random Tuesday. After 20 years with the Phoenix Mercury, she leaves the sport as one of the most decorated players in basketball history and a champion at every level.