From the signs to the endless Taurasi jerseys found in the stands and on the court, worn by Mercury players during warmups, and poignant tribute videos played during every break, the atmosphere inside the arena felt like the beginning of the end to Taurasi’s legendary career in the Valley after 20 WNBA seasons.

Diana Taurasi tired to address the Phoenix Mercury crowd, but was interrupted. They wanted her to play one more year.