Taurasi becomes first player in WNBA history with 10,000 points
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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi (3) celebrates after making her 10,000th career point during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, is the only player in league history to reach the 10,000 point milestone. (AP Photo/Matt York)Former Phoenix Mercury general manager Jim Pitman gives Diana Taurasi (3) the game ball after she made her 10,000th career point during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, is the only player in league history to reach the 10,000 milestone. (AP Photo/Matt York)A Phoenix Mercury fan holds a sign celebrating Diana Taurasi's 10,000th career point, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)Fans cheer after Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi scored her 10,000th career point during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, is the only player in league history to reach the 10,000 point milestone. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi, left, celebrates after making her 10,000th career point during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, is the only player in league history to reach the 10,000 point milestone. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) hugs teammate Brianna Turner after a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, scored her 10,000th point during the game. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurus, center, has a picture taken with dad Mario Taurasi, and mom Liliana Taurasi after a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, scored her 10,000th point during the game. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurus (3) greets fans after a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, scored her 10,000th point during the game. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) hugs teammate Brittney Griner after a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, scored her 10,000th point during the game. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi (3) celebrates after making her 10,000th career point during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, is the only player in league history to reach the 10,000 point milestone. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi, center, celebrates after making her 10,000th career point during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, is the only player in league history to reach the 10,000 point milestone. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi (3) celebrates after making her 10,000th career point during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, is the only player in league history to reach the 10,000 point milestone. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi smiles during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi, center, celebrates after making her 10,000th career point, during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, is the only player in league history to reach the 10,000-point milestone. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi (3) celebrates after making her 10,000th career point during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, is the only player in league history to reach the 10,000 point milestone. (AP Photo/Matt York)Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) shoots over Atlanta Dream forward Laeticia Amihere (7) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)Former Phoenix Mercury general manager Jim Pitman embraces Diana Taurasi as he gives her the game ball after she made her 10,000th career point during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, is the only player in league history to reach the 10,000 milestone. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi (3) celebrates after making her 10,000th career point during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, is the only player in league history to reach the 10,000 point milestone. (AP Photo/Matt York)