win gold medals at the 20 Olympics.Įngelbert said that Taurasi's potential finale and Griner's return weren't big reasons in awarding the game to Phoenix. “I mean, it's the highest you can get playing with the USA,” said Griner, who helped the U.S. Griner, who is a nine-time All-Star, said she would love to play in the Paris Olympics if asked. Playing in Phoenix, which also hosted the All-Star Game in 20, would give Griner a chance to play in front of the Mercury fans as well. “Having Diana potentially playing in her last one next year in her hometown is a big deal,” Ishbia said. Taurasi is signed with the Mercury through next season, which would be her 20th in the league.
to an eighth consecutive gold medal and earn her sixth. Taurasi has said she hopes to play in Paris and lead the U.S. “It’s challenging because it’s an Olympic year, but I was adamant that we needed to have an All-Star Game because the players need to say they are an All-Star in that Olympic year,” Engelbert said.
The exhibition contest would give the Olympians a marquee event on home soil before heading to Paris. Olympic team playing against players not selected for that team. The game is expected to be similar to the 2021 version that featured the U.S. “It's big for our community and we're looking to put on a great show for our fans, community and the whole country, and continue to elevate the women's game.” “It’s a real big deal for our franchise, elevating us and continuing to make it a franchise that has events like this,” Ishbia said in a phone interview. The All-Star skills competition and 3-point contest that was held on Friday saw a record performance from Sabrina Ionescu, who hit 25 of 27 3-pointers, including 20 straight at one point. Ishbia, who took ownership of the Mercury and the Suns in February, was thrilled to have a chance to host the game that's being played this weekend in Las Vegas. “They are so great to work with under the new ownership with Mat Ishbia.” “Since I’ve been in the league, they’ve done so much,” Engelbert said. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Saturday that the event would be hosted by the Phoenix Mercury. The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game is headed to Phoenix, setting up as a home game for Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi and a sendoff to the U.S.
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