The San Antonio Silver Stars leaned on a balanced veteran lineup in 2005, with Marie Ferdinand-Harris serving as the primary scorer while Margo Dydek anchored the interior through rebounding and rim protection. Shannon Johnson directed the offense as the team’s leading playmaker, and Schuye LaRue added reliable perimeter scoring. Strong interior defense and balanced offensive contributions were positives, though inconsistent shooting and overall efficiency limited the Silver Stars’ success.
Attacked as San Antonio’s primary wing scorer, using her speed to get downhill while taking on difficult defensive matchups. Independent coverage regularly pointed to her competitiveness on both ends, and she remained one of the few consistent offensive creators on a rebuilding roster.
WNBA All-Star (2005)
Shannon Johnson
Starter/Star (1.1)
32.5
Medium (1.1)
9.3
2.7
4.6
1.5
43.08
The offense continued to run through Johnson’s decision-making rather than pure scoring. Reporters frequently highlighted her ability to dictate tempo, organize younger teammates and create quality looks despite the club’s struggles in the standings.
Wendy Palmer
Starter/Star (1.1)
25.9
Medium (1.1)
9.6
5.7
1.0
0.8
41.50
Gave San Antonio an efficient interior scoring presence, finishing well around the basket while supplying veteran stability in the frontcourt. Contemporary reporting noted that her experience helped balance a roster featuring several developing post players.
LaToya Thomas
Key Contributor (1.05)
24.0
Medium (1.1)
8.8
3.2
1.0
0.7
31.12
Accepted a reduced offensive role compared with her rookie campaign but still showed the polished face-up game that made her a valuable rotation forward. Independent observers continued to praise her efficient mid-range scoring and fundamentally sound play.
Katie Mattera
Key Contributor (1.05)
19.8
Medium (1.1)
8.8
5.1
0.2
1.6
36.27
Filled the center position with physical rebounding and dependable rim protection, giving San Antonio consistent interior size. Coverage throughout the season credited her willingness to do the dirty work that rarely appeared in highlight packages.
Chantelle Anderson
Key Contributor (1.05)
19.7
Low (1.0)
6.0
2.6
0.3
0.6
19.74
Worked primarily as a low-post reserve, relying on efficient finishing and positional defense instead of high-volume touches. Independent reporting suggested the coaching staff valued her steady approach while continuing to develop her offensive confidence.
Dalma Ivanyi
Key Contributor (1.05)
19.2
Low (1.0)
2.5
1.7
2.3
0.9
15.54
Operated as a pass-first international guard whose value came from ball movement and floor spacing rather than shot creation. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available, but she was viewed as a smart complementary playmaker.
Shyra Ely-Gash
Key Contributor (1.05)
17.0
Low (1.0)
4.5
2.0
0.9
0.3
16.17
Brought athleticism and defensive versatility off the bench, often filling multiple wing assignments depending on matchups. Coaches leaned on her energy even as her offensive role remained limited.
Bernadette Ngoyisa
Bench (1.0)
9.7
Low (1.0)
4.3
2.3
0.2
0.3
14.20
Supplied efficient frontcourt minutes with strong finishing around the rim whenever called upon. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available because she remained a reserve throughout the season.
Kendra Wecker
Bench (1.0)
11.0
Low (1.0)
4.0
0.0
2.0
1.0
14.00
Appeared in only one game after arriving from a standout collegiate career. The sample was too small to establish a defined professional role, and contemporary independent coverage was consequently limited.
Nikki McCray
Bench (1.0)
13.1
Low (1.0)
1.7
0.9
0.7
0.5
7.60
Injuries significantly limited the former All-Star, restricting her to a reserve role when available. Independent reports focused more on her veteran leadership than on-court production during this stage of her career.
Edna Campbell
Bench (1.0)
8.9
Low (1.0)
1.7
0.5
0.5
0.3
6.00
Served as experienced backcourt depth, providing leadership and perimeter defense in short stretches. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available because of her limited minutes.
Tai Dillard
Bench (1.0)
5.1
Low (1.0)
0.9
0.6
0.3
0.2
4.00
Saw only occasional reserve minutes while the club prioritized its veteran guard rotation. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available due to her minimal playing time.
