Mercury Records: Diana Taurasi Holds All-Time Assists Record

The Phoenix Mercury have a history of legendary players who have set enduring franchise records, with Diana Taurasi holding the all-time assists record.

Taurasi is the franchise's career leader with 2,394 assists across her 20-year career. Her best season for assists was 2013, where she averaged a career-high 6.2 assists per game alongside 20.3 points. Her record is significantly ahead of the next player, as she has 1,533 more assists than Penny Taylor.

Penny Taylor is second on the all-time assists list with 861 assists during her time with the Mercury. DeWanna Bonner ranks third with 705 assists accumulated over her 10 years with Phoenix before being traded. Although currently a free agent, Bonner is still active and could add to her total if she returned.

Brittney Griner is fourth with 600 assists for the Mercury. Skylar Diggins-Smith is the eighth all-time leader with 427 assists during her three seasons in Phoenix before joining the Seattle Storm, and she is one of the few active WNBA players in the top 10 alongside Bonner and Griner.

This examination of the franchise's assists leaders highlights the talent the Mercury have had. The article concludes by noting that other franchise records will be explored in future installments.