The Phoenix Mercury are set to open their new state-of-the-art practice facility in downtown Phoenix officially, and it’s not just any ordinary gym. At the heart of this 58,000-square-foot, $100 million marvel are two full-sized basketball courts dedicated to the legendary Diana Taurasi.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!She’s dedicated her career to us for 20 years, now we’re dedicating the courts to our 3x WNBA Champion, 6x Olympian, and 11x All-Star!
The Phoenix Mercury and owner Mat Ishbia will celebrate the official grand opening of the Mercury’s new state-of-the-art, $70 million practice… pic.twitter.com/Ie4if0FGoR
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 12, 2024
The grand opening, led by Phoenix Mercury and Suns owner Mat Ishbia, will mark the start of the 2024 WNBA All-Star festivities in Phoenix. Ishbia and the Mercury will unveil the Diana Taurasi Courts, each featuring a unique Taurasi-inspired log. Taurasi has played 20 seasons with the Mercury. She’s racked up three WNBA championships, six Olympic appearances, and 11 WNBA All-Star appearances.
“It’s only right that the biggest WNBA All-Star Weekend in the history of our league begins by honoring the GOAT, Diana Taurasi,” said Ishbia via X. “We are excited to name the courts at our brand new Phoenix Mercury practice facility after the best to ever play in the WNBA.”
It’s only right that the biggest WNBA All-Star Weekend in the history of our league begins by honoring the GOAT, Diana Taurasi. We are excited to name the courts at our brand new @PhoenixMercury practice facility after the best to ever play in the WNBA. Congrats @DianaTaurasi! pic.twitter.com/Mcp31K7m7T
— Mat Ishbia (@Mishbia15) July 12, 2024
This event is expected to bring together Mercury players, WNBA All-Stars, Olympians, and leaders in women’s sports, all gathering to celebrate the GOAT in true Taurasi style. Attendees should prepare for a mix of high-flying basketball action and maybe a few Taurasi trademark smirks.
The court will be unveiled on July 18 at 5 p.m.
Get ready to witness history as the Phoenix Mercury tip-off the 2024 WNBA All-Star festivities with a splash of Taurasi flair.
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Justin LaCertosa covers Phoenix Sports News for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @LaCertosaSports
