It finally happened. On Tuesday, Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi announced her retirement from the WNBA after 20 seasons. Ben and Chantel react to the news, and reflect on various aspects of Taurasi's legacy. They tell some of their favorite Taurasi stories from her UConn, Mercury and Team USA days and share what separates her from others in the sport. Then, they briefly touch on what's next for the Mercury in the post-Taurasi era.
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