Diana Taurasi is the villain you can’t help but admire.

She’s methodical, intense and diabolical. 

She barked at anyone she shared a floor with, including referees. 

She held everyone to her standard, which is being one of the best ever.

Diana Taurasi, 42, is leaving the game of basketball on her own terms after 20 WNBA seasons. The news of her retirement, which broke Tuesday, shouldn’t have come as a surprise and yet still felt sh…{ai:summary}<p>Diana Taurasi is characterized as a fierce competitor and a complex figure in women's basketball. Her intense demeanor and high standards for herself and others have earned her both admiration and a reputation as a villain in the sport.</p><p>Despite her tough exterior, Taurasi's drive and skill have solidified her legacy as one of the greatest players in history. #sports</p>

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