It didn't take long for recently retired WNBA vet Diana Taurasi to make another bold statement about the league's young talent. The former Phoenix Mercury star seems to be enjoying the retired life so far having hung up her shoes earlier this year after a decorated 20-season career.

Taurasi, 42, is enjoying her retirement after 20 years in the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury, where she became the league’s all-time scoring leader and won three WNBA championships. The former UConn star also won a record six Olympic gold medals, including last year’s Team USA win over France in the gold medal game in France.

Diana Taurasi believes Wings star Paige Bueckers will quickly become best player in WNBA once they build around her