Last Updated on July 31, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Regular Season

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Diana Taurasi Starter/Star 30.8 High 16.2 3.8 5.6 1.0 69.43 Phoenix’s offense revolved around Taurasi’s decision-making, with her pick-and-roll reads and deep shooting opening the floor for everyone else. Independent season coverage consistently highlighted how she balanced scoring with playmaking on a historically efficient team rather than forcing difficult shots. WNBA Champion (2014), WNBA Finals MVP (2014), All-Star (2014), All-WNBA First Team (2014)
Brittney Griner Starter/Star 30.7 High 15.6 8.0 1.6 4.4 78.14 Griner became the defensive centerpiece of the league’s best team, routinely erasing drives and allowing Phoenix’s perimeter defenders to pressure aggressively. Analysts frequently pointed to her rim protection as the foundation of the Mercury’s dominant defense throughout the season. WNBA Champion (2014), WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2014), All-Star (2014), All-WNBA Second Team (2014), WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2014)
Candice Dupree Starter/Star 31.2 High 14.5 7.6 2.4 1.4 68.38 Dupree quietly anchored the frontcourt with efficient finishing and dependable interior scoring, giving Phoenix a reliable option whenever defenses overloaded on the guards. Her consistency was widely praised as a key ingredient in the Mercury’s record-setting attack. WNBA Champion (2014), All-Star (2014)
DeWanna Bonner Starter/Star 29.2 High 10.4 4.1 2.3 1.8 49.10 Bonner embraced a flexible role that changed from game to game, defending multiple positions while supplying transition scoring and timely perimeter shooting. Reporters often noted that her willingness to sacrifice touches made Phoenix’s balanced lineup especially difficult to defend. WNBA Champion (2014)
Penny Taylor Starter/Star 23.4 Medium 10.5 3.1 3.1 1.7 42.50 Taylor’s basketball IQ tied together the Mercury’s movement-heavy offense, and she frequently acted as the connective passer between the stars. Independent coverage praised her unselfish play and veteran leadership after returning to a regular rotation role. WNBA Champion (2014)
Erin Phillips Key Contributor 18.7 Medium 5.8 1.6 2.2 0.7 23.56 Phillips strengthened the second unit with physical perimeter defense and smart ball movement. Even without high usage, coaches consistently trusted her to steady the backcourt whenever Phoenix rotated its starters. WNBA Champion (2014)
Mistie Bass Key Contributor 14.5 Low 4.4 3.2 0.5 0.9 18.90 Bass carved out an efficient reserve role built on rebounding, finishing around the rim and dependable interior defense. Her productive minutes helped Phoenix maintain its frontcourt physicality when the starters rested. WNBA Champion (2014)
Shay Murphy Bench 12.1 Low 3.9 1.7 1.1 0.8 15.00 Murphy provided experienced wing depth and defensive versatility in short stretches. Contemporary independent coverage of her season was limited, though she remained a trusted reserve on a deep championship roster. WNBA Champion (2014)
Anete Jekabsone-Zogota Bench 10.7 Low 2.7 0.5 0.9 0.2 8.60 Jekabsone-Zogota filled a specialist shooting role whenever opportunities arose. Limited contemporary reporting covered her individually because Phoenix’s veteran rotation left her with only brief appearances. WNBA Champion (2014)
Ewelina Kobryn Bench 6.9 Low 1.6 1.1 0.2 0.4 6.60 Kobryn saw limited action as reserve frontcourt depth behind one of the league’s strongest interior rotations. Independent season coverage beyond her supporting role was scarce. WNBA Champion (2014)
Tiffany Bias Bench 4.0 Low 1.1 0.2 0.4 0.3 4.00 The rookie guard spent most of the season learning behind an experienced backcourt. With only sporadic minutes, contemporary independent analysis was limited, reflecting her developmental role on a veteran contender. WNBA Champion (2014)
Totals 84.7 36.3 18.3 12.8 384.21

Playoffs

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Diana Taurasi Starter/Star 32.4 High 21.9 4.3 5.8 1.5 88.18 Phoenix’s offense revolved around Taurasi’s shot creation, and playoff coverage repeatedly noted how she dictated tempo by alternating between aggressive scoring bursts and patient playmaking. Even against loaded defenses, she remained the player opponents prioritized stopping on every possession. WNBA Champion (2014), WNBA Finals MVP (2014), All-WNBA First Team (2014), All-Star (2014)
Brittney Griner Starter/Star 31.0 High 16.7 6.0 1.6 3.8 74.45 Griner anchored the paint throughout the postseason, forcing offenses to rethink drives while finishing efficiently around the basket. Analysts consistently pointed to her rim protection as one of the biggest reasons Phoenix controlled games defensively during its championship run. WNBA Champion (2014), WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2014), All-WNBA Second Team (2014), WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2014), All-Star (2014)
Candice Dupree Starter/Star 34.1 High 16.4 5.5 1.1 2.0 65.47 Dupree quietly punished single coverage all postseason, giving Phoenix a dependable interior scoring option whenever defenses chased the perimeter stars. Her remarkable efficiency became a recurring theme in independent coverage of the Mercury’s title run. WNBA Champion (2014), All-Star (2014)
Penny Taylor Starter/Star 27.8 Medium 11.4 5.1 4.9 2.2 57.52 Taylor functioned as the connective piece in Phoenix’s movement-heavy offense, making smart reads and timely cuts rather than dominating possessions. Reporters regularly highlighted how her experience and versatility elevated the Mercury on both ends of the floor. WNBA Champion (2014)
DeWanna Bonner Starter/Star 35.9 High 11.3 6.0 2.0 2.0 56.50 Bonner embraced a flexible postseason role, defending multiple positions while supplying transition scoring and secondary playmaking. Although her outside shot was inconsistent, observers praised the energy and versatility she brought to Phoenix’s championship rotation. WNBA Champion (2014)
Erin Phillips Key Contributor 15.3 Low 3.5 2.5 2.4 1.0 19.74 Phillips strengthened the second unit with composed ball handling and physical perimeter defense. Her offensive numbers stayed modest, but coaches repeatedly trusted her to steady the backcourt whenever the starters rested. WNBA Champion (2014)
Mistie Bass Key Contributor 13.0 Low 3.4 2.4 0.6 0.7 14.91 Bass supplied productive frontcourt minutes through efficient finishing and reliable rebounding. Her willingness to handle physical interior work helped Phoenix maintain its identity whenever the bench unit entered. WNBA Champion (2014)
Ewelina Kobryn Bench 9.4 Low 4.2 2.2 0.0 1.0 14.80 Kobryn made the most of limited postseason opportunities with efficient finishing around the rim. Independent playoff coverage of her individual performances was limited because Phoenix relied heavily on its established frontcourt rotation. WNBA Champion (2014)
Shay Murphy Bench 7.3 Low 1.0 1.4 0.4 0.3 6.20 Murphy filled a depth role on the wing, primarily entering to provide defensive energy and preserve the rotation. Contemporary postseason reporting on her individual contributions was limited due to her brief appearances. WNBA Champion (2014)
Anete Jekabsone-Zogota Bench 3.3 Low 1.5 0.5 1.0 0.0 6.00 Jekabsone-Zogota appeared only sparingly during the playoffs, leaving little independent coverage beyond her role as an experienced reserve shooter. She remained available as depth on a veteran championship roster. WNBA Champion (2014)
Tiffany Bias Bench 2.3 Low 0.0 0.3 0.3 0.0 1.20 The rookie guard saw only brief postseason action, so contemporary independent reporting was scarce. Her role was developmental while Phoenix leaned heavily on its veteran backcourt throughout the Finals run. WNBA Champion (2014)
Totals 79.3 29.7 23.0 14.5 404.97