Phoenix Mercury superstar Diana Taurasi retires

• She spent her entire career in Phoenix and has become a beloved member of the Valley community.

What they're saying: "Mentally and physically, I'm just full," Taurasi told TIME in an interview announcing her retirement. "That's probably the best way I can describe it."

What's next: Taurasi told the magazine she knows her records aren't unbreakable and looks forward to watching the next player come around with "the same addiction to basketball" — though "hopefully not soon."

What we're watching: The Mercury is losing two of its strongest leaders in Taurasi and Brittney Griner, who signed with the Atlanta Dream earlier this month.