By Johanna-Rosalye Luna
PHOENIX, AZ — The Phoenix Mercury, along with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, celebrated the grand opening of the Mercury’s new state-of-the-art practice facility in downtown Phoenix. The 58,000-square-foot, $70 million facility was inaugurated with the unveiling of two full-sized basketball courts dedicated to Diana Taurasi, a three-time WNBA champion, six-time Olympian, 11-time WNBA All-Star, and the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer.
Each court, named the Diana Taurasi Court, features a unique Taurasi-inspired logo. The event also marked the official tip-off for the 2024 WNBA All-Star game in Phoenix, bringing together Mercury players, WNBA All-Stars, Olympians, and leaders in women’s sports to celebrate Taurasi’s legacy and experience the world-class practice facility.
The WNBA and Phoenix Mercury veteran said it is a special moment for the franchise and for the city of Phoenix. “I have been playing here in Phoenix for 20 years, and for everyone to be here celebrating this game that we all love so much is a beautiful day filled with pride,” she said, acknowledging her achievements in the sport she loves so much.
“Phoenix is the best basketball city in the world and continues to elevate the standard in women’s professional sports,” said Ishbia. “We are committed to investing in our players and providing the best facilities and resources they need to be successful, and we hope our state-of-the-art facility encourages more investment across the league. This practice facility is about hard work, passion, and greatness, all attributes that Diana Taurasi exemplifies, and we are honored to name our basketball courts after the greatest women’s basketball player of all time.”
The celebration highlighted the Mercury’s commitment to honoring one of the greatest players in WNBA history while providing a top-tier training environment for current and future athletes.
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