Diana (on left picture) and Me (on right picture)Diana Lurena Taurasi (born June 11, 1982 in Chino, California) is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and the Fenerbahçe Istanbul[1] in FIBA’s EuroLeague Women.
And here are her breathtaking AWARDS and HONORS;
Big East Player of the Year (2003, 2004)
Wade Trophy Winner (2003)
Naismith Award (2003, 2004)
Nancy Lieberman Award (2003, 2004)
NCAA National Championship (2002,2003,2004)
NCAA Tournament MVP (2003, 2004)
WNBA Rookie of the Year (2004)
All-WNBA First Team (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
All-WNBA Second Team (2005)
WNBA All-Star (2005, 2006, 2007, 2009)
WNBA Championship (2007, 2009)
WNBA Most Valuable Player (2009) WNBA Finals MVP (2009)
- 2003 — Nancy Lieberman Award
- 2003 — Wade Trophy
- 2003 — Naismith College Player of the Year
- 2003 — NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
- 2004 — Nancy Lieberman Award
- 2004 — Naismith College Player of the Year
- 2004 — NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
- 2004 — WNBA Rookie of the Year Award
- 2005 — WNBA All-Star Selection
- 2006 — WNBA All-Star Selection
- 2006 — WNBA Peak Performer
- 2007 — WNBA All-Star Selection
- 2008 — WNBA Peak Performer
- 2009 — WNBA Peak Performer
- 2009 — WNBA All-Star Selection
- 2009 — WNBA Most Valuable Player Award
- 2009 — WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
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- Euroleague winner and MVP 2009, 2010
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| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's Basketball | ||
Competitor for  United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 2004 Athens | National Team |
| Gold | 2008 Beijing | National Team |
| World Championship | ||
| Bronze | 2006 Brazil | National Team |
| U18 and U19 | ||
| Gold | 2000 U18 | National Team |
| Bronze | 2001 U19 | National Team |
Gosh, I just love this girl a lot... Wish I could meet her personally someday. Haaay, how I wish. I could melt if so ;)
