Diana Taurasi’s retirement has fans recalling the time she roasted Draymond Green brutally in front of NBA, WNBA stars

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Diana Taurasi’s retirement has fans recalling the time she roasted Draymond Green brutally in front of NBA, WNBA stars

Diana Taurasi hilariously called out Draymond Green

Diana Taurasi’s name is synonymous with greatness in women’s basketball. A five-time Olympic gold medalist, three-time WNBA champion, and the league’s all-time leading scorer, Taurasi has left an indelible mark on the sport. So, when she announced her retirement in an interview with TIME magazine on Tuesday night, the basketball world was left shocked, albeit a little amused by her comedic skills.

In the interview with Sean Gregory of TIME magazine, Taurasi gave a tell-all insight into her life as a basketball star. Some of the greatest anecdotes and stories from her team as an Olympic Champion received a spotlight. Perhaps the most notable of these stories was the time Diana Taurasi brutally roasted fellow Olympic Gold medalist and four-time NBA champion Draymond Green.

During the 2016 Rio Olympics, the women’s and men’s U.S. basketball teams again stayed on a cruise ship. Players from both teams, a group of NBA and WNBA stars, were sitting around one night, having a few laughs, a few drinks, and talking some serious smack… Draymond Green, a noted NBA rabble-rouser… was going on about something. Taurasi said, ‘Hey, Draymond, how does it feel to be the only person in this room who’s never been double-teamed?’

Sean Gregory wrote in the TIME Magazine story
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For all of Green’s accolades as a defensive anchor and playmaker for the Golden State Warriors, scoring has never been his strong suit. Unlike Taurasi, who regularly drew defensive schemes designed to slow her down, Green’s offensive role has always remained more complementary, alongside his regular off-court trash talk and shenanigans.

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The retirement of a generational athlete often brings back old stories. DT’s hilarious takedown of Green at the 2016 Olympics in Rio is definitely up there for one of the most brutal trolls in the mythology surrounding the basketball world.

Diana Taurasi props up Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese amidst retirement announcement

While Taurasi’s trash-talking ability will be missed, her impact on the next generation of players remains undeniable. In her farewell interview and subsequent media appearances, she took a moment to acknowledge two of the brightest young stars in the game – Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Speaking on ABC’s The View, Taurasi spoke about the visibility of women in basketball.

I think it’s a challenge for women, for us to support each other. As we know, we are going to long lengths to make sure all women’s sports are on TV … That’s the thing that’s more important—it’s visibility. When you learn about these athletes of the world at an early age, the Caitlin Clarks and the Angel Reeses and the Paiges. You get to follow their stories.

Diana Taurasi said on The View
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Taurasi is one of the greatest basketball players of all-time, but even she struggled to bring in the same level of mainstream recognition that stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Clark and Reese has dominated the WNBA Social media, increased TV coverage, and garnered record-breaking viewership numbers. This is something that DT doesn’t fail to acknowledge.

Even so, Taurasi remains one of the most heavily respected stars ever, and her impact on the game is something that even the likes of Clark and Reese will not fail to acknowledge. Farewell White Mamba.