The WNBA’s all-time leading scorer is hanging up her sneakers.

Diana Taurasi announced she was retiring after 20 seasons in the WNBA medals after spending her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury.

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<figcaption>Diana Taurasi is retiring from the WNBA. <span class="credit">Getty Images</span></figcaption>

“I just didn’t have it in me,” the 11-time All-Star and 2009 league <a href="https://time.com/7261375/diana-taurasi-wnba-retirement-interview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MVP told TIME about her decision</a>. 

“That was pretty much when I knew it was time to walk away.”

The WNBA’s all-time leading scorer is hanging up her sneakers.{ai:summary}<p>Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, has announced her retirement after 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. The 11-time All-Star and 2009 league MVP cited a lack of motivation as the reason for her decision.</p><p>Taurasi's departure marks the end of an illustrious career in women's basketball. #sports</p>

WNBA icon Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons

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