In an unassuming move that was on brand with how she handled much of her career, WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announced her retirement on a random Tuesday. After 20 years with the Phoenix Mercury, she leaves the sport as one of the most decorated players in basketball history and a champion at every level.

There has been a ton of talk about who the next 'face' of the NBA will be. Here are the best options to follow Lakers star LeBron James.

Guard Austin Reaves, who had a stellar game of his own with 32 points and seven assists, said the NBA's all-time leading scorer "doesn't have anything else to prove." Head coach JJ Redick was similarly effusive and made it clear he wasn't "glazing" the superstar.

Diana Taurasi and LeBron James's careers have run parallel to one another for decades. Now, though, their paths finally diverge, as Taurasi announced her retirement on Tuesday night. In the announcement released via an interview with TIME,

LeBron James isn't a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers' busy March schedule. The Lakers will play six games in eight days from March 13 through March 20, which James called "insane" in a post on his Instagram story.

Coming off two ugly losses, LeBron James took matters into his own hands to get the Los Angeles Lakers back on track with a dominant outing in Thursday's 110-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Anything LeBron does, people are gonna follow,” he explained. “He's such an icon to so many different people.” Wyatt revealed he has not met James yet, but he hopes to later in the year. One thing he would like to do with him is give him a ride on one of the powerboats.

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Uncover what Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick has to reveal about LeBron James, a fellow 40-year-old who is still in the NBA.

LeBron James continues to etch his name in the NBA record books, and should reach a massive milestone in the coming days by eclipsing the 50,000 total points mark for his career. LeBron James Needs 106 Points To Hit 50k Total In His Career We are a couple of years removed from James becoming the all-time leading scorer in league history.

James is on the injury report yet again ahead of the Lakers' matchup with the Mavericks. He is listed as probable due to left foot injury management. He will be available in this game.