How Mercury’s Taurasi Led Team USA To Gold

Team USA has had some elite stars, and all of them have played a role in the team winning gold. Some of the Phoenix Mercury stars were a part of the team’s success, and in their time with the team, they added their names to the history books. Taurasi started her Olympic journey in 2004, and she made her final appearance in 2024. The Mercury legend did not receive many minutes in 2024, but having her presence on the bench helped Team USA add to its legacy. When it comes to her Olympic runs, Tauasi’s best was in 2016. She was the team’s leading scorer, and she averaged 15.6 points. She also averaged 3.3 assists and 2.5 rebounds. Phoenix’s star led the way in what was an impressive run, and things began with a win over Senegal. Team USA defeated Senegal 121-56, and there were multiple players who scored at least 10 points in that game. There were three players who scored 15, as Taurasi, Breanna Stewart and Sylvia Fowles all finished with the same amout of points. Taurasi also had three assists and two reboundsRead More