Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is considered by many to be the greatest basketball player in the history of the game and with the end of his career looming, it is important for everyone to appreciate him while he is still active.

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 celebrated a fellow basketball icon when Diana Taurasi announced her retirement. After 20 WNBA seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, Taurasi told TIME that she's done playing. The 2009 MVP won three championships,