Who has the most seasons on a WNBA team? Taurasi, Bird, more

When Diana Taurasi announced her WNBA retirement in February 2025, she cemented her incomparable legacy with the Phoenix Mercury. Taurasi spent all 20 of her seasons in the league with the team. 

Who else has gone the distance with one WNBA team? Check out notable runs below. 

Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury, 20 seasons (2004-2024)

• Three-time WNBA champion

• MVP

• 11-time All-Star

• Career stats: 18.8 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 4.2 APG

Sue Bird, Seattle Storm, 19 seasons (2002-22)

• Four-time WNBA champion

• 13-time All-Star

• Three-time assist champion

• Career stats: 11.7 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 5.6 APG

Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever, 15 seasons (2002-16)

• WNBA champion

• MVP

• 10-time All-Star

• Career stats: 16.1 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 3.3 APG

Seimone Augustus, Minnesota Lynx, 14 seasons (2006-19)

• Four-time WNBA champion

• Finals MVP

• Eight-time All-Star

• Career stats: 15.4 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.3 APG

Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks, 13 seasons (2008-20)

• Three-time WNBA champion

• Two-time MVP

• Seven-time All-Star

• Career stats: 16 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4 APG

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