Taurasi played her final game for the Mercury on Sept. 25 — Phoenix lost to the Minnesota Lynx 101-88 in the first round of the playoffs. She didn't comment on whether she would return at the time and left many fans wondering “if this is it," the exact verbiage the Mercury used to advertise the team's final regular-season home games.

Taurasi, a three-time WNBA champion and all-time leading scorer, announced her retirement last month after spending 20 seasons with the Mercury. She is regarded among many players and athletes across the globe as one of the greatest to play the game.

In her first press conference since she announced her retirement, Diana Taurasi is not sure what’s next, but hopes to support her family and friends after her historic 20-year run with the Mercury.