WNBA · Western Conference · Phoenix, Arizona, US
Phoenix Mercury
Three-time WNBA champions and the franchise that introduced the world to Diana Taurasi - the league's all-time leading scorer - the Phoenix Mercury have been a cornerstone of the WNBA since its founding.
2004–Present
The Diana Taurasi Era
The greatest scorer in WNBA history
Diana Taurasi was drafted #1 overall in 2004, and her arrival transformed the Mercury into champions. Phoenix won three WNBA titles in an eight-year span (2007, 2009, 2014), with Taurasi's scoring and competitive intensity driving each championship run. Alongside Cappie Pondexter, Penny Taylor, DeWanna Bonner, and Brittney Griner at various points, Taurasi assembled one of the most impressive individual resumes in basketball history while becoming the WNBA's all-time leading scorer.
Key Facts
- Diana Taurasi drafted #1 overall in 2004
- Won WNBA Championships in 2007, 2009, and 2014
- Taurasi became the WNBA's all-time leading scorer
- Brittney Griner's presence added a dominant interior force