Three questions with Diana Taurasi: Staying mentally sharp for one her best seasons yet
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This is Diana Taurasi's 14th season in the WNBA, and so far, it's shaping up to be one of her best ever (which is really saying something considering she's the all-time leading scorer in WNBA history). She's averaging over 20 points and five assists per gameThree questions with Diana Taurasi: Staying mentally sharp for one her best seasons yet
This is Diana Taurasi's 14th season in the WNBA, and so far, it's shaping up to be one of her best ever (which is really saying something considering she's the all-time leading scorer in WNBA history). She's averaging over 20 points and five assists per game and is currently leading the league in three-pointers per game and free-throw percentage. In June, she was the WNBA's Player of the Month for the Western Conference, and she's helped lead the Phoenix Mercury to a 13-5 start, the best record in the league. She's 36 years old, a new mom, and she shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. Last Saturday, Taurasi — whose family is from Argentina — was in mourning following Argentina's exit from the World Cup. However, before the Mercury beat the Washington Mystics, she still took time to talk with Yardbarker about the Mercury's goals for the season, her individual success and how she keeps her mental edge. Oh, and Messi was mentioned, too. The Mercury are off to one of the best starts in the league. Have any Read more