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The most gold medalist in Olympic basketball history, Le Tao announced her retirement, and the WNBA called her "unique"

Physically or mentally satisfied, and with a basketball journey of more than 20 years, 42-year-old American women's basketball legend Diana Taurasi officially announced her retirement a few days ago. Six-time Olympic gold medalist Le Tao is the most gold medalist in Olympic basketball history, and she has not missed the 2004 Athens Olympics to last year's Paris Olympics, and has led the U.S. women's basketball team to a perfect 100% win rate in six tournaments.

Six-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi has officially retired, pictured here at last year's Paris Olympics where she led the U.S. women's basketball team to a perfect 100 percent win rate

Tao Lexi is undoubtedly the most influential player in the history of women's basketball, and he has won numerous honors in his career, and he is the greatest in history. In an interview, Taurasi mentioned that he believes that there are people who will have the same desire and passion for basketball as he does, whether it is a WNBA scoring record or six Olympic gold medals, and his record will be rewritten one day, "That's what sports are all about, it's going to be fun, and hopefully it won't come too soon." ”

Phoenix Mercury owner Ishbia and WNBA president Engelbert both issued statements recognizing the contributions of Tolaci, who described him as having a huge impact on the next generation and will forever be remembered in history.

In September 2014, Taurethy (center) celebrates winning the WNBA championship with his Phoenix Mercury teammates

The WNBA official wrote: "After 20 years of playing in the WNBA, Diana Taurasi is officially retiring. Thank you to her for changing the game of basketball forever, and all the accolades can't compare to the style and strength you show on the court. One of a kind!"

Tolesi, who joined the Phoenix Mercury at the age of 22, became the top pick in the WNBA Draft in 2004 and won Rookie of the Year award. During his 20-year career, he played for the Phoenix Mercury and helped the team reach the top in 2007, '09 and '14, winning the Finals MVP on both occasions.

In his career, he was named to the All-NBA First Team 14 times, the WNBA All-NBA First Team 9 times, the All-Star Team 11 times, the WNBA Scoring Team 5 times, and more. In 2017, she surpassed Hall of Fame star Tina Thompson to become the league's all-time leading scorer; Subsequently, at the age of 41, she became the first member of the "10,000 Points Club" in WNBA history, and now she has retired from the court with 10,646 points.


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