Diana Taurasi was born on June 11, 1982, in Chino California, U.S. She is an American professional basketball player playing for the Phoenix Mercury as their point guard. She was the first overall pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft. She has been playing for the Mercury since 2004.
As of July 2024, Taurasi achieved many awards including the three-time NCAA Championship in 2002, 2003, and 2004, the 2003 USBWA Women’s National Player, the 2003 and 2004 NCAA Tournament MOP, the four-time USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year in 2006, 2010, 2012, and 2016, the three-time WNBA Championship in 2007, 2009, and 2014, the two-time WNBA Finals MVP in 2009 and 2014, and the 2009 WNBA MVP. She won eight gold medals and one bronze medal in the Summer Olympics and World Cups, representing the United States. She also played overseas and won many championships in the Turkish National League, Russian League, and EuroLeague Women, additionally, she earned three-time Russian League Player of the Year in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Who are Diana Taurasi’s parents?
Mario Taurasi and Liliana Taurasi are Diana Taurasi’s parents.
Who is Diana Taurasi’s mother?
Diana Taurasi’s mother is Liliana Taurasi. There is no other information available about her in the public domain.
Who is Diana Taurasi’s father?
Diana Taurasi’s father is Mario Taurasi. He was a professional soccer player in Italy and he was a goalkeeper and played for several years. There is no other information available about him in the public domain.
What nationality is Diana Taurasi’s parents?
As mentioned in an interview with ESPN, Diana Taurasi’s mother, Liliana Taurasi is Argentine and her father, Mario Taurasi is from Italy but was raised in Argentina. They moved to the United States before Diana Taurasi was born.
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FAQ's On Diana Taurasi’s Parents
A. Diana Taurai’s wife is former professional basketball player, Penny Taylor.
A. Diana Taurasi has two kids.
A. In an interview with ESPN, Diana Taurasi said that she is 90 per cent Argentine and Italian and 10 per cent American.
A. As of July 2024, Diana Taurasi is 42 years old.
A. Diana Taurasi has an older sister, Jessika.