Diana Taurasi Wife

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Diana Taurasi Wife
Diana Taurasi

Diana Lorena Taurasi is a legendary figure in women's basketball who is also known as the "White Mamba". Taurasi stands 6 feet tall and plays as a shooting guard for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Taurasi joined the University of Connecticut after a successful high school career. At the UCon, she led the team to win three NCAA Championships consecutively. For her exceptional performance, she was awarded the Naismith College Player of the Year twice in 2003 and 2004. Along with this she also earned the Wade Trophy and Honda Sports Award in 2003.

In 2004, the Phoenix Mercury picked Taurasi first in the WNBA Draft. In the rookie season, she showed her skills on the court and was the WNBA Rookie of the Year. In 2024, Taurasi is the all-time leading scorer in the WNBA. In the 2024 WNBA season, Taurasi appeared in 42 games, starting 36, and averaged 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game over 29.0 minutes.

Diana Taurasi Wife

Diana Taurasi is married to Penny Taylor, a former professional basketball player from Australia. They got married on May 13, 2017, after being in a relationship for eight years. Before marrying Taurasi, Taylor was married to Rodrigo Rodrigues Gil, a Brazilian volleyball player, from 2005 to 2008.

Penny Taylor was born on May 24, 1981, in Melbourne, Australia. Her parents are Denna Noble and Michael Taylor. Like Taurasi, Taylor had an impressive basketball career. She played for the Phoenix Mercury, the same team as Taurasi, and won three championships with them.

Taylor and Taurasi were teammates before they became a couple. Their relationship grew over time, and they got engaged after Taylor retired from playing in 2016. When they got married, Taylor was working as the Director of Player Development and Performance for the Phoenix Mercury.

At 42 years old, Taylor has transitioned from playing to coaching. Her connection to basketball remains strong, both through her own career and her relationship with Taurasi.

Diana Taurasi's Kids

Diana Taurasi Kids
Diana Taurasi and her wife Penny Taylor with their two sons

Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor are proud parents of two children. Their family journey began in March 2018 when they welcomed their first child, a son named Leo Michael. Three years later, in October 2021, their family grew again. The couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Isla.

As public figures in the world of basketball, Taurasi and Taylor have managed to keep their family life relatively private. They occasionally share glimpses of their life as parents.

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FAQ's On Diana Taurasi

A. Diana Taurasi is 42 years old as of July 2024. She was born on June 11, 1984.

A. Diana Taurasi is married to Penny Taylor.

A. Diana Taurasi has two kids named Leo and Isla. 

A. Diana Taurasi plays for the Phoenix Mercury. 

A. Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor share two children. In March 2018, they welcomed their first child, a son named Leo Michael. Three years later, in October 2021, the couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Isla. 

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