| Diana Taurasi |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
33.9 |
High (1.2) |
25.3 |
3.6 |
4.1 |
2.0 |
92.66 |
Phoenix handed Taurasi complete offensive freedom, and she rewarded that trust by dictating tempo with deep-range shooting, aggressive pick-and-roll play and relentless transition attacks. Season coverage consistently portrayed her as the centerpiece of Paul Westhead’s high-octane system that transformed the Mercury into a championship team. (Phoenix Mercury) |
WNBA Champion (2007), All-WNBA First Team (2007), WNBA All-Star (2007), WNBA Peak Performer (2007) |
| Cappie Pondexter |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
33.3 |
High (1.2) |
19.5 |
3.3 |
3.1 |
1.3 |
71.02 |
Pondexter immediately became an elite secondary creator, thriving with the ball in space while attacking scrambling defenses created by Phoenix’s pace. Independent reporting regularly highlighted her fearless scoring and clutch postseason performances that elevated the Mercury throughout the title run. (WNBA) |
WNBA Champion (2007), WNBA Finals MVP (2007), WNBA All-Star (2007), All-WNBA Second Team (2007) |
| Penny Taylor |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
26.8 |
High (1.2) |
13.9 |
5.7 |
2.6 |
2.0 |
63.10 |
Rather than dominating the ball, Taylor stitched Phoenix’s offense together through constant cutting, transition finishing and versatile defense. Basketball writers frequently praised her ability to fill gaps around the Mercury’s stars while impacting virtually every phase of the game. (Phoenix Mercury) |
WNBA Champion (2007), WNBA All-Star (2007) |
| Kelly Miller |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
30.1 |
Medium (1.1) |
11.0 |
5.3 |
3.5 |
1.2 |
50.82 |
Miller embraced the role of stabilizing point guard, keeping Phoenix’s breakneck offense organized without slowing it down. Contemporary analysis often credited her decision-making and defensive reliability as underrated ingredients behind the club’s success. (Phoenix Mercury) |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Kamila Vodichkova |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
26.3 |
Medium (1.1) |
9.7 |
6.7 |
1.5 |
1.7 |
47.92 |
Vodichkova gave Phoenix a dependable interior option, balancing an otherwise perimeter-oriented attack with rebounding and efficient finishing near the basket. Coverage regularly pointed to her experience and physical presence inside. |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Kristen Rasmussen |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
26.7 |
Low (1.0) |
4.3 |
6.1 |
2.1 |
1.6 |
30.14 |
Rasmussen’s impact came through screening, rebounding and defensive positioning instead of shot volume. Independent reporting often noted how willingly she handled physical interior work that allowed Phoenix’s perimeter stars to flourish. |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Tamicha Jackson |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
18.0 |
Low (1.0) |
8.0 |
1.3 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
29.19 |
Although she appeared briefly, Jackson played with her usual attacking style, pushing the ball and pressuring opposing guards defensively. Limited contemporary coverage focused on her ability to provide experienced backcourt depth when available. |
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| Jennifer Lacy |
Bench (1.0) |
15.3 |
Low (1.0) |
4.9 |
3.1 |
0.4 |
0.8 |
18.40 |
Lacy filled an energetic reserve frontcourt role, bringing activity around the rim and a willingness to battle for second-chance opportunities. Coaches generally valued her effort over offensive volume. |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Jennifer Derevjanik |
Bench (1.0) |
15.1 |
Low (1.0) |
3.1 |
1.8 |
2.2 |
0.9 |
16.00 |
Derevjanik handled reserve point guard responsibilities with an emphasis on ball movement and tempo. Contemporary reporting viewed her as dependable depth behind Phoenix’s veteran guards. |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Crystal Smith |
Bench (1.0) |
9.0 |
Low (1.0) |
2.7 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
0.8 |
11.00 |
Smith provided athleticism in limited minutes, looking to attack open lanes rather than settling for difficult jumpers. Independent coverage of her season was limited. |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Belinda Snell |
Bench (1.0) |
8.3 |
Low (1.0) |
3.3 |
1.3 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
11.60 |
Snell’s primary responsibility was stretching the floor with quick-trigger perimeter shooting. Writers covering Phoenix often mentioned how her spacing fit naturally within Westhead’s up-tempo philosophy. |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Sandora Irvin |
Bench (1.0) |
5.4 |
Low (1.0) |
1.0 |
1.4 |
0.1 |
1.4 |
7.80 |
Limited contemporary coverage was available. Her minutes centered on rim protection and interior defense whenever Phoenix needed additional size. |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Bridget Pettis |
Bench (1.0) |
6.1 |
Low (1.0) |
1.3 |
0.8 |
0.9 |
0.3 |
6.60 |
Pettis served as an experienced locker-room presence whose opportunities came sparingly. Her value extended beyond the rotation through veteran leadership. |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Mandisa Stevenson |
Bench (1.0) |
9.0 |
Low (1.0) |
1.5 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
7.00 |
Limited contemporary reporting was available due to her brief stint. She supplied emergency frontcourt depth in a small sample of appearances. |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Ann Strother |
Bench (1.0) |
4.9 |
Low (1.0) |
2.0 |
0.6 |
0.3 |
0.4 |
6.60 |
Strother’s role revolved around providing perimeter shooting in short stretches. Contemporary coverage was limited, reflecting her place near the end of the rotation. |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Kayte Christensen |
Bench (1.0) |
4.8 |
Low (1.0) |
0.3 |
1.3 |
0.2 |
0.4 |
4.40 |
Christensen continued to earn minutes through hustle plays and physical interior defense. Her offensive role remained minimal, but her willingness to embrace difficult assignments was regularly appreciated. |
WNBA Champion (2007) |
| TEAM TOTALS |
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— |
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125.6 |
44.3 |
31.5 |
18.3 |
474.25 |
Combined totals for all players listed. |
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