"You are for sure on mine": Sheryl Swoopes touched by Diana Taurasi’s major Mount Rushmore claim

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Sheryl Swoopes gives touching reaction to WNBA legend Diana Taurasi's Mount Rushmore claim (Credits: Getty)

WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes was touched by Diana Taurasi nod to her geatness during a conversation with Sue Bird. Bird and Taurasi sat down to answer some questions during March Madness. In a video posted by Capital One, Taurasi revealed her WNBA Mount Rushmore and included Swoopes.

Swoopes took to Instagram and wrote a heartfelt note to Taurasi in response to her major nod:

“@dianataurasi much love and respect! You are for sure on mine! ♥️” Wrote Swoopes.

Check out the reaction below:

Sheryl Swoopes' reaction to Diana Taurasi's Mount Rushmore claim

Others on Taurasi’s list include Cheryl Miller, Breanna Stewart and Chamique Holdsclaw. Sue Bird named her own Mount Rushmore and included Diana Taurasi, Miller, Holdsclaw and Stewart.

Swoopes spent 11 seasons in the WNBA, making 321 career appearances. She went on to win four WNBA Championships, three MVP awards and finished her career with averages of 15.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

Taurasi was being modest by leaving herself off the WNBA’s Mount Rushmore. She is widely regarded as the league’s greatest player. Taurasi spent 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, playing 565 games for them. She also led the team to three WNBA championships and won two Finals MVPs in the process.

Taurasi made 14 All-WNBA appearances and finished her career with averages of 18.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. She is also the WNBA’s All-Time leader in points.

“She was in the gym working”: Sheryl Swoopes gives rare compliment to Indiana Fever star

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WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has caught a lot of flak on social media for her comments on Caitlin Clark. Swoopes has repeatedly gone on air criticizing Clark and downplaying her impact in the league.

But on March 30, Swoopes changed her stance on the 23-year-old, giving her a rare compliment during a conversation with ESPN:

“How much stronger Caitlin got in the offseason, you know she was in the gym working on her game," Swoopes stated. "This Indiana Fever team, they have put the pieces together in this offseason, and I'm excited to see what they're going to do."

The Indiana Fever and Clark have made the right moves this offseason. Even Sheryl Swoopes, who has been one of Clark's most vocal critics, is excited to see what they have in store next season.

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