Diana Taurasi was the only athlete to win six Olympic gold medals, in part because longtime antagonist Cheryl Reeve, the Lynx coach and general manager, insisted on putting Taurasi on the 2024 Olympic team instead of celebrated rookie Caitlin Clark.

Diana Taurasi is defined by the bravado and swag that she played with every time she stepped on the basketball court, inspiring others.

Diana Taurasi announced she was retiring after 20 seasons in the WNBA medals after spending her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury. “I just didn’t have it in me,” the 11-time All-Star and 2009 league MVP told TIME about her decision.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is considered by many to be the greatest basketball player in the history of the game and with the end of his career looming, it is important for everyone to appreciate him while he is still active.