The San Antonio Silver Stars built their 2007 season around a balanced veteran core, with Becky Hammon emerging as the primary scorer and playmaker while Sophia Young provided efficient frontcourt scoring and rebounding in her rookie campaign. Ruth Riley anchored the paint with interior defense and rebounding, and Vickie Johnson added steady backcourt production. Strong ball movement, balanced scoring, and solid defensive play were key strengths throughout the season.
Took over as San Antonio’s offensive engine after arriving from New York, combining deep three-point range with high-level pick-and-roll creation. Independent coverage consistently praised her leadership and ability to transform the Silver Stars into a playoff team by dictating tempo and generating efficient offense.
WNBA All-Star (2007), All-WNBA Second Team (2007)
Sophia Young-Malcolm
Starter/Star (1.1)
33.5
High (1.2)
16.8
5.8
1.5
1.9
68.11
Continued her rise as one of the league’s premier young forwards, attacking relentlessly from the elbows and low block while defending multiple frontcourt positions. Reporters regularly highlighted her consistency and two-way impact as the ideal complement to Becky Hammon’s perimeter play.
WNBA All-Star (2007), All-WNBA Second Team (2007)
Erin Perperoglou
Starter/Star (1.1)
27.7
Medium (1.1)
11.3
6.1
2.2
2.6
53.24
Stepped into a larger role before injuries interrupted her season, providing rebounding, defensive versatility and efficient scoring around the basket. Independent reporting often credited her all-around play with helping stabilize the frontcourt during the first half of the year.
Vickie Johnson
Starter/Star (1.1)
28.4
Medium (1.1)
8.1
4.8
3.5
1.4
42.56
Filled the veteran glue-player role, moving seamlessly between backcourt and wing responsibilities while keeping the offense connected. Contemporary coverage consistently praised her leadership and willingness to sacrifice touches for the team’s improved ball movement.
Ruth Riley
Starter/Star (1.1)
25.8
Medium (1.1)
5.9
4.9
1.2
2.9
35.33
Anchored the interior defense with elite shot blocking and positional awareness even when her offensive production fluctuated. Writers frequently noted that her championship experience and rim protection gave San Antonio a defensive backbone.
Shanna Zolman
Key Contributor (1.05)
16.1
Medium (1.1)
9.2
1.4
0.8
0.5
27.95
Supplied instant offense as a reserve shooter, stretching defenses with confident three-point shooting that complemented the club’s stars. Independent reporting often described her as one of the league’s more dangerous bench scoring threats.
Helen Darling
Key Contributor (1.05)
20.7
Low (1.0)
4.1
2.1
3.1
1.4
22.47
Operated as the second-unit floor general, bringing defensive pressure and steady playmaking whenever Hammon rested. Coaches valued her ability to maintain pace without disrupting the team’s offensive rhythm.
Camille Smith
Key Contributor (1.05)
20.9
Low (1.0)
3.9
4.5
0.7
1.2
21.63
Earned regular frontcourt minutes through rebounding effort and physical defense rather than scoring. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available, though reports consistently noted her willingness to embrace a complementary role.
Marie Ferdinand-Harris
Key Contributor (1.05)
14.1
Low (1.0)
4.8
2.4
0.8
0.7
18.27
Accepted a much smaller offensive workload than in previous seasons, focusing instead on perimeter defense and energy off the bench. Independent reporting viewed her versatility as valuable on a much deeper roster.
Chantelle Anderson
Bench (1.0)
7.8
Low (1.0)
2.5
1.8
0.3
0.6
10.40
Provided occasional size in the post rotation and finished efficiently around the rim in limited appearances. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available because injuries restricted her playing time.
Sandora Irvin
Bench (1.0)
5.6
Low (1.0)
1.2
1.7
0.3
0.5
7.40
Brought defensive length whenever called upon, with most of her contributions coming as a rebounder and weak-side shot blocker. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available due to her reserve role.
Kendra Wecker
Bench (1.0)
5.2
Low (1.0)
1.1
0.6
0.3
0.3
4.60
Appeared only sparingly as San Antonio’s rotation became deeper following the offseason overhaul. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available because of her reduced minutes.
Controlled nearly every important possession during San Antonio’s playoff run, blending deep-range shooting with high-level pick-and-roll orchestration. Independent postseason coverage repeatedly highlighted her composure under pressure and ability to create offense late in games even against defenses built to trap the ball out of her hands.
WNBA All-Star (2007), All-WNBA Second Team (2007)
Sophia Young-Malcolm
Starter/Star (1.1)
34.4
High (1.2)
20.2
9.0
1.6
1.2
84.27
Played with relentless physicality throughout the playoffs, attacking the offensive glass and finishing through contact around the rim. Journalists consistently pointed to her poise as a young postseason performer, noting that her interior scoring gave San Antonio a dependable second star alongside Becky Hammon.
WNBA All-Star (2007), All-WNBA Second Team (2007)
Vickie Johnson
Starter/Star (1.1)
33.0
Medium (1.1)
9.4
5.8
4.6
1.4
51.09
Shifted comfortably between creator and complementary scorer, helping settle the offense whenever playoff possessions became deliberate. Independent coverage frequently praised her veteran leadership and willingness to defend multiple positions during the postseason.
Ruth Riley
Starter/Star (1.1)
26.4
Medium (1.1)
6.0
5.0
2.2
3.2
39.45
Anchored the paint with disciplined rim protection and interior positioning that extended well beyond the block totals. Playoff analysis regularly cited her defensive communication and experience as key reasons San Antonio remained difficult to score against inside.
Helen Darling
Starter/Star (1.1)
24.2
Low (1.0)
8.4
3.4
3.8
1.2
36.96
Served as a dependable secondary ball-handler, maintaining tempo and spacing while knocking down timely perimeter shots. Independent postseason reports highlighted the value of her steady decision-making when Becky Hammon rested or faced heavy pressure.
Marie Ferdinand-Harris
Key Contributor (1.05)
14.2
Low (1.0)
6.6
3.8
1.2
2.0
28.56
Supplied energetic minutes off the bench, bringing aggressive on-ball defense and attacking loose balls whenever the rotation called her number. Limited postseason coverage was available, but available reporting consistently praised her defensive intensity.
Camille Smith
Key Contributor (1.05)
17.4
Low (1.0)
3.6
2.2
0.8
1.6
17.22
Filled a supporting frontcourt role by rebounding, setting physical screens and protecting the paint in short stretches. Limited independent postseason coverage was available because her offensive role remained modest.
Kendra Wecker
Bench (1.0)
2.5
Low (1.0)
1.5
0.5
0.0
0.5
5.00
Appeared only briefly during the postseason, providing depth on the wing when called upon. Limited contemporary playoff coverage was available because of her minimal minutes.
Chantelle Anderson
Bench (1.0)
2.5
Low (1.0)
1.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
3.00
Saw only limited postseason action as the rotation tightened considerably. Limited independent playoff coverage was available due to her brief appearances.
Sandora Irvin
Bench (1.0)
3.0
Low (1.0)
0.7
0.3
0.0
0.3
2.60
Logged only a handful of postseason minutes, primarily as defensive depth in the frontcourt. Limited independent playoff coverage was available because of her very small role.
