Left in Awe of 10,024 Kobe Bryant Tribute, 12x All-Star Allen Iverson Glorifies ’White Mamba’ Diana Taurasi’s WNBA Legacy

The NBA world has witnessed a new shift of power. As the ‘White Mamba’ paid tribute to Kobe Bryant by scoring 10,024 points in the WNBA, the world is all set to brag about the big win. In the 26 years of WNBA history, Diana Taurasi is the first player to reach the record of 10,000 points. The 41-year-old pioneers the world of young women’s basketball players to unleash new records in their careers.

Among them is a certain Allen Iverson, who took to the internet to glorify the newly unlocked phenomenal feat.

Allen Iverson applauds Diana on her success

Diana Taurasi scripted this history in her 13-year career in the NBA at Arizona. Footprint Center of Arizona witnessed the greatest moment of the WNBA as the Phoenix Mercury guard registered a high of 42 points in a record-shattering game, where she crossed the 10k career mark.

When journalists asked her to comment on her achievements, Taurasi conveyed that she played basketball because she loves to play, but her focus has never been on scripting records. WNBA commissioner Cathy Englebert was among the many who showered praises, which reached the ears of NBA legend Allen Iverson.

Iverson, fondly known as ‘The Answer’, shared a sweet gesture on his Instagram handle by congratulating Diana. Allen is an important iconic NBA star and was the first mainstream basketball player to bring hip-hop culture to the NBA. One of the undeniable reasons for the fame of the NBA.

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Amidst all the showering praises, Iverson took to Instagram to share a post on ‘White Mamba’. He captioned “Congratulations legend on your milestone! I hope the young woman on the come up follow your blueprint.”

Amidst all the celebrations, do you know why Taurasi is called the ‘White Mamba’? Does she have any links to the great Kobe Bryant himself?

Kobe Bryant on Diana Taurasi

Diana admitted that she grew up idolizing Kobe. The ‘Black Mamba’ has been the biggest inspiration in her basketball career. Back in 2017, Taurasi broke the record of Tina Thompson in the presence of the Black Mamba himself.

Kobe appreciated Diana and subbed her as the ‘White Mamba’. Later, Diana shared a heartwarming note on the public condolence of Bryant.

Undoubtedly Diana has set higher standards in the WNBA. Who do you think will surpass Diana’s record in the near future? Let us know in the comments.

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