Diana Taurasi to Go Into Mercury Ring of Honor, Get No. 3 Jersey Retired in 2026

The Phoenix Mercury announced they'll retire Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey and induct her into their Ring of Honor during the 2026 WNBA season.

"Diana is the greatest of all time. What she has done over the last 20 years is truly remarkable," team governor Mat Ishbia said. "From championships to MVPs to gold medals, she is one of the most decorated athletes of all time and we're excited to celebrate all she's done for the sport, the franchise and our city with her induction into our Ring of Honor."

Taurasi told Time Magazine's Sean Gregory in February she's retiring from the WNBA after playing 20 seasons in the league, with all 20 coming in Phoenix.

The 42-year-old is one of the greatest players in WNBA history and was officially recognized with the GOAT moniker when the league held a fan vote in 2021. She's the all-time leader in points (10,646) and is fourth in assists (2,394).

Taurasi accumulated a wealth of individual accolades along with her three championships. She's an 11-time All-Star and 14-time All-WNBA honoree. She was also the Finals MVP as well when the Mercury lifted their 2009 and 2014 titles.

The six gold medals Taurasi won at the Summer Olympics with Team USA are unlikely to be duplicated by any other player. She debuted at the 2004 Games in Athens and was included in the squad that traveled to Paris last summer.

From the moment the Mercury legend retired, it was inevitable that her jerseys would hang in the rafters of PHX Arena. She'll be the fifth player to have the distinction, joining Michele Timms, Penny Taylor, Jennifer Gillom and Bridget Pettis.