Taurasi Season 1 Episode 2 Rolling in Rubles

After a challenging rookie season in the WNBA, Diana sets her sights on greater competition and financial security, traveling to Russia to play in the offseason. The move is a huge cultural shift that initially leaves her struggling to adjust. However, she is persuaded to stay when a wealthy and mysterious businessman, Shabtai von Kalmanovich, offers her an enticing salary far beyond anything she could earn in the United States. Diana thrives in Russia with the Spartak Moscow team, dominating the EuroLeague and basking in the global spotlight. Meanwhile, back in the WNBA, Diana leads the Phoenix Mercury to their first championship in 2007, further cementing her legacy. But personal challenges surface when a legal incident threatens to derail her career. With the unwavering support of her family, Diana rebuilds her image and guides the Mercury to another championship in 2009. Despite her success, she remains frustrated with the WNBA