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    Indiana forward Tamika Catchings (163 points, three first place) finished second. "When I got the word two days ago from [Mercury GM] Ann Meyers, I was shocked. I felt like a little kid again ... I've gotten a lot of awards in my career, but this one truly means a lot, especially after my summer of ups and downs. I got to see the people who truly had my back." The specter of drunken driving-related charges, including extreme DUI, in connection with a July 2 arrest that prompted Phoenix to suspend her for two games, still hangs over her head. Full Article at Hartford Courant
    When I got the word two days ago from [Mercury GM] Ann Meyers, I was shocked. I felt like a little kid again ... I've gotten a lot of awards in my career, but this one truly means a lot, especially after my summer of ups and downs. I got to see the people who truly had my back.
    Diana Taurasi – Diana Taurasi SOURCE: Hartford Courant 1 month ago
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Taurasi WNBA MVP; Mercury Win Finals Opener
  1. I did lose my focus for a while after it happened
    Diana Taurasi – Diana Taurasi SOURCE: Hartford Courant 1 month ago
  2. But I'll keep in the back of mind the reminder of how fragile one's life and career are. If you love to do something, you should never put it in jeopardy. It's a lesson I'll remember the rest of my life.
    SOURCE: Hartford Courant 1 month ago
  3. I'm usually not able to say this, but Diana [Taurasi] is my favorite player
    SOURCE: Hartford Courant 1 month ago

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