Penny Taylor is not only the proud wife of Diana Taurasi but also an accomplished athlete in her own right.
The couple first met in 2004 while both playing for the Phoenix Mercury. After retiring from basketball in 2016, Taylor, 43, is now joined by her wife in this new chapter of their lives.
On February 25, at 42, Taurasi announced in an interview with Time that she was retiring from basketball. She explained one of her reasons for stepping away, saying, “Mentally and physically, I’m just full. That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m full and I’m happy.”
She added, “I really enjoy taking my kids to school, being home when they’re home, not leaving for a week at a time.”
To learn more about Taylor and their family, keep reading below.
Who Is Penny Taylor?
Taylor was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She made her professional basketball debut with the Australian Institute of Sport from 1997 to 1998. Throughout her career, the athlete earned two Olympic silver medals—one at the 2004 Athens Olympics and another at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Taylor is also a three-time WNBA champion and a three-time WNBA All-Star, having spent over a decade in the WNBA, primarily with the Phoenix Mercury.
After retiring from professional basketball in 2016, Taylor transitioned into coaching. In early 2017, she became the Mercury’s director of player development and performance.
In recognition of her remarkable career, Taylor was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022 and the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2023.
What Is Penny Taylor’s Net Worth?
Taylor’s exact net worth is not clearly known.
However, according to Celebrity Net Worth, her wife, Taurasi, has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million.