The Phoenix Mercury 2024 were powered by Kahleah Copper’s scoring, while Brittney Griner anchored the interior with efficient offense, rebounding, and rim protection. Natasha Cloud directed the offense as the primary playmaker and added defensive pressure, with Diana Taurasi providing perimeter shooting and secondary scoring. The Mercury featured balanced offensive contributors but struggled to consistently defend opponents and convert that talent into sustained team success.
Took over as Phoenix’s primary scorer, attacking downhill relentlessly and forcing defenses to collapse before they were set. Independent season coverage frequently highlighted how the Mercury reshaped their offense around her pace, rim pressure and ability to generate difficult shots late in possessions.
WNBA All-Star (2024); All-WNBA Second Team (2024)
Brittney Griner
Starter/Star (1.1)
28.7
High (1.2)
17.8
6.6
2.3
2.0
75.50
Anchored both ends with efficient post scoring while remaining the team’s defensive backbone. Reporters consistently noted that Phoenix leaned on her interior presence to stabilize the offense and erase mistakes around the rim.
WNBA All-Star (2024)
Diana Taurasi
Starter/Star (1.1)
29.0
High (1.2)
14.9
3.8
3.4
0.9
60.19
Operated as the veteran organizer, balancing perimeter scoring with playmaking as the Mercury integrated new stars. Coverage regularly pointed to her leadership and ability to keep the offense connected even when her scoring volume fluctuated.
WNBA All-Star (2024)
Natasha Cloud
Starter/Star (1.1)
33.3
Medium (1.1)
11.5
4.1
6.9
2.0
59.73
Functioned as Phoenix’s lead facilitator, pushing tempo and creating quality looks while taking the toughest backcourt defensive assignments. Independent analysis often praised her defensive communication and willingness to organize the team on both ends.
WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2024)
Sophie Cunningham
Key Contributor (1.05)
27.7
Medium (1.1)
8.4
3.9
2.0
1.3
36.27
Filled an important complementary role by spacing the floor, moving without the ball and embracing physical wing defense. Season reporting frequently mentioned that her competitiveness and toughness supplied valuable balance alongside Phoenix’s high-usage stars.
Rebecca Allen
Key Contributor (1.05)
24.8
Low (1.0)
7.4
3.9
1.1
1.6
29.40
Brought defensive versatility and perimeter shooting after joining the rotation, often guarding multiple positions in the same game. Independent coverage highlighted her length and positional flexibility as a strong fit in Phoenix’s switching schemes.
Natasha Mack
Key Contributor (1.05)
15.5
Low (1.0)
3.8
5.0
1.1
1.9
24.78
Made her biggest impact through rim protection, offensive rebounding and energetic interior defense rather than scoring. Writers covering the Mercury routinely pointed to her activity level whenever the second unit needed a defensive lift.
Monique Billings
Bench (1.0)
18.0
Low (1.0)
4.9
4.2
0.5
1.4
22.00
Supplied frontcourt energy with active rebounding and defensive hustle after joining the club. Independent reporting consistently described her as a reliable effort player capable of changing the game’s physical tone.
Sug Sutton
Bench (1.0)
14.9
Low (1.0)
2.9
1.1
2.4
0.6
14.00
Served as reserve point guard depth, focusing on ball movement and defensive pressure instead of scoring. Coverage around the team noted her composure in maintaining offensive flow when called into the rotation.
Celeste Taylor
Bench (1.0)
20.1
Low (1.0)
3.5
1.8
1.8
1.6
17.40
Earned opportunities because of her defensive intensity and willingness to pressure opposing guards. Independent reports suggested the coaching staff valued her point-of-attack defense more than her offensive production.
Mikiah Herbert Harrigan
Bench (1.0)
10.8
Low (1.0)
3.2
1.5
0.3
0.9
11.80
Filled a reserve stretch-forward role, offering floor spacing and defensive length in short bursts. Contemporary independent coverage remained limited but generally emphasized her versatility off the bench.
Amy Atwell
Bench (1.0)
9.8
Low (1.0)
2.5
1.0
1.0
0.2
9.40
Worked primarily as perimeter depth with an emphasis on spot-up shooting. Independent season-specific reporting was limited because of her brief appearances.
Morgan Bertsch
Bench (1.0)
9.8
Low (1.0)
2.6
1.5
0.3
0.1
9.00
Provided occasional frontcourt minutes as a floor-spacing option. Contemporary independent coverage was limited due to her small offensive role.
Liz Dixon
Bench (1.0)
9.4
Low (1.0)
1.8
2.4
0.5
0.6
10.60
Contributed as an energetic reserve who focused on rebounding and interior effort. Independent reporting on her season was limited because of inconsistent playing time.
Charisma Osborne
Bench (1.0)
5.0
Low (1.0)
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.0
4.00
Appeared briefly in a developmental role. Contemporary independent coverage specific to her Mercury stint was limited because of the very small sample.
Controlled virtually every half-court possession, dictating tempo while aggressively hunting her own offense when defenses sagged. Independent playoff coverage consistently praised her command as both primary creator and emotional leader, with Phoenix relying on her to generate quality looks under constant defensive pressure.
Brittney Griner
Starter/Star (1.1)
29.5
High (1.2)
17.0
5.5
0.0
2.5
66.00
Served as the interior anchor on both ends, forcing help defenders into the paint while protecting the rim. Game analysis regularly highlighted how opponents adjusted their schemes around her size even when the box score didn’t capture her full defensive influence.
Kahleah Copper
Starter/Star (1.1)
29.5
High (1.2)
14.5
4.5
2.5
1.0
59.40
Attacked downhill from the opening tip, looking to create transition chances and pressure the rim instead of settling. Postgame reporting noted that Phoenix leaned heavily on her ability to manufacture offense whenever possessions stalled.
Diana Taurasi
Starter/Star (1.1)
29.5
High (1.2)
15.5
3.0
2.5
1.0
58.08
Worked as the veteran organizer, spacing the floor and making quick decisions against aggressive defensive coverages. Independent writers frequently pointed to her composure and leadership despite the difficult playoff matchup.
Sophie Cunningham
Key Contributor (1.05)
31.5
Medium (1.1)
6.5
4.5
3.5
2.0
38.12
Filled a glue-player role by defending physically, moving the ball and knocking down timely perimeter shots. Coverage from the series consistently praised her competitiveness and willingness to handle difficult wing assignments.
Natasha Mack
Bench (1.0)
13.0
Low (1.0)
7.0
3.5
0.5
0.5
23.00
Supplied energetic frontcourt minutes, making an impact through offensive rebounding and interior defense rather than volume scoring. Independent playoff observations highlighted the spark she provided off the bench.
Monique Billings
Bench (1.0)
14.0
Low (1.0)
4.0
3.5
0.5
0.5
17.00
Brought physicality and hustle to the second unit, battling on the glass and defending multiple frontcourt matchups. Contemporary coverage emphasized her effort whenever Phoenix needed extra energy.
Celeste Taylor
Bench (1.0)
14.0
Low (1.0)
2.5
1.0
2.5
0.5
13.00
Entered primarily for defensive pressure on the perimeter and played within her role offensively. Independent reporting noted the coaching staff’s trust in her point-of-attack defense during limited playoff minutes.
Mikiah Herbert Harrigan
Bench (1.0)
1.5
Low (1.0)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Appeared only briefly, leaving too small a sample for meaningful on-court evaluation. Contemporary independent playoff coverage was limited because of her minimal playing time.
Amy Atwell
Bench (1.0)
1.0
Low (1.0)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Saw only a brief appearance, with no substantial opportunity to establish a role. Independent playoff coverage specific to her minutes was limited.
