As Taurasi goes after a sixth gold medal, the spotlight is shining on womens basketball brighter than ever.
Taurasi is happy for the enthusiasm, but also sees a bigger picture.
As a team, you have a go at forge these relationships and this chemistry really quickly.
We dont have a lot of prep time.
That is just some of the perspective Taurasi brings to Team USA as its most senior member.
These are all pieces of wisdom she aims to impart to newer members of her team.
WNBA player, six-time Olympian, and the senior member of USA Basketball’s women’s team
I love the game.
I love to work hard.
And it makes me a better person.
Its easy to say you want to be healthy, but really its the food thats the medicine.
The Taurasi fams signature smoothie recipe?
We just put it in the blender and rip it up.
But the fact that people marvel at Taurasis illustrious career is also somewhat curious to her.
But Ive changed my tune a little bit to where, you know what?
you could have all the experience and you could have all the accolades.
WNBA player, six-time Olympian, and the senior member of USA Basketball’s women’s team
But its the work that keeps me coming back.
I love the game.
I love to work hard.
And it makes me a better person.
I wouldnt tell myself to do anything differently, Taurasi says.
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