As the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, one would assume contract dollars came easy for the legendary Diana Taurasi. However, the recently-retired superstar revealed during a three-part docuseries she played more than a decade of international hoops during her off-season to simply get to a reasonable salary given her elite level.

WNBA Icon Diana Taurasi, 43, Reveals What Retirement Reminded Her originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi has officially stepped away from basketball, but the 43-year-old says her biggest takeaway from retirement is that her career was never just about the sport.

There is a major conversation currently taking place within the WNBA. With the league continuing to grow exponentially, the players want to be paid more. The sh