The San Antonio Silver Stars featured one of the WNBA’s most balanced offenses in 2012, with Sophia Young leading the scoring and frontcourt production while Becky Hammon orchestrated the attack as the primary playmaker. Danielle Adams supplied efficient interior scoring, and Danielle Robinson added speed, scoring, and playmaking from the backcourt. Strong offensive efficiency, ball movement, and balanced scoring were defining strengths throughout the season.
The offense increasingly ran through Young-Malcolm on the block, where her strength and polished footwork gave San Antonio a dependable half-court option. Coaches and league coverage frequently praised her consistency at both ends as she anchored the frontcourt while defending multiple interior matchups. (WNBA)
WNBA All-Star (2012); All-WNBA First Team (2012)
Becky Hammon
Starter/Star (1.1)
30.2
High (1.2)
14.7
2.5
5.3
1.1
62.57
Hammon remained the team’s offensive organizer, balancing shot creation with floor spacing and late-clock decision-making. Even with defenses loading up on her, she continued to direct one of the league’s more efficient backcourts while serving as the emotional leader. (WNBA)
WNBA All-Star (2012)
Danielle Robinson
Starter/Star (1.1)
28.9
Medium (1.1)
9.9
2.5
4.3
1.5
43.37
Robinson’s speed constantly pressured defenses, especially in transition, and her improved command of the offense made San Antonio harder to contain. Rather than hunting shots, she focused on collapsing defenses before creating opportunities for teammates.
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Danielle Adams
Key Contributor (1.05)
20.2
Medium (1.1)
11.8
4.7
1.0
1.4
43.66
Used as an offensive spark off the bench, Adams punished switches with her combination of power and touch while extending defenses with occasional perimeter shooting. Her scoring punch frequently changed the rhythm of second-unit minutes.
WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2012); WNBA All-Star (2012)
Jia Perkins
Key Contributor (1.05)
23.0
Medium (1.1)
10.6
2.8
1.9
2.0
39.59
Perkins embraced the role of microwave scorer, attacking confidently whenever the second unit needed offense. Becky Hammon publicly praised the confidence she played with during San Antonio’s midseason surge after another explosive scoring performance.
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Jayne Appel-Marinelli
Starter/Star (1.1)
18.9
Low (1.0)
3.5
6.5
1.2
1.4
27.72
Appel-Marinelli handled much of the physical work inside, setting sturdy screens, battling on the glass and protecting possessions through disciplined positioning. Her value was felt more through team structure than individual scoring.
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Shameka Christon
Starter/Star (1.1)
20.4
Low (1.0)
7.9
2.0
1.3
1.0
26.84
Christon settled into a complementary wing role built around floor spacing and defensive versatility. She rarely forced offense, instead filling gaps within the rotation while regularly taking challenging perimeter assignments.
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Shenise Johnson
Bench (1.0)
17.1
Low (1.0)
5.6
3.9
1.4
1.0
23.80
Johnson showed flashes of becoming a dependable two-way wing, using her length to rebound well for her position while bringing energy defensively. Independent coverage often highlighted her upside despite an inconsistent rookie offensive role.
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2012)
Ziomara Morrison
Bench (1.0)
5.5
Low (1.0)
2.0
1.2
0.1
0.2
7.00
Morrison provided occasional frontcourt depth in limited appearances. Contemporary independent reporting on her season was sparse, with most coverage focusing on San Antonio’s established interior rotation.
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Tangela Smith
Bench (1.0)
10.0
Low (1.0)
2.5
1.1
0.9
0.3
9.60
Signed to reinforce the veteran frontcourt, Smith offered experience and floor spacing in a limited reserve role. Independent reporting centered more on her leadership than her statistical production during the season.
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Tully Bevilaqua
Bench (1.0)
5.6
Low (1.0)
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.3
2.40
Bevilaqua’s minutes were brief, but she continued to serve as a steady veteran presence who kept the offense organized when called upon. Contemporary independent coverage of her individual season was limited.
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Team Totals
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84.8
36.8
20.5
13.8
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2012 San Antonio Silver Stars regular season totals.
San Antonio leaned heavily on Young-Malcolm’s interior scoring against Los Angeles, and she consistently generated quality looks despite facing Candace Parker and a packed paint. Game coverage noted that she remained the Silver Stars’ steadiest offensive option throughout the short series. (MySA)
WNBA All-Star (2012); All-WNBA First Team (2012)
Becky Hammon
Starter/Star (1.1)
35.0
High (1.2)
17.0
3.0
4.5
1.0
67.06
Hammon directed virtually every important possession, balancing shot creation with playmaking while facing constant pressure from Los Angeles’ perimeter defenders. Even after difficult defensive attention, she continued attacking late in games rather than settling for passive possessions. (MySA)
WNBA All-Star (2012)
Danielle Adams
Key Contributor (1.05)
22.0
Medium (1.1)
14.5
6.5
0.5
1.0
51.51
Adams once again supplied instant offense off the bench, forcing matchup problems with her strength inside and willingness to step beyond the arc. Associated Press playoff coverage repeatedly highlighted her scoring bursts as San Antonio’s most dangerous reserve weapon. (MySA)
WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2012); WNBA All-Star (2012)
Danielle Robinson
Starter/Star (1.1)
32.5
Medium (1.1)
12.0
4.0
4.5
0.5
50.82
Robinson pushed the pace whenever opportunities appeared, but Los Angeles regularly forced her into half-court possessions. Even so, her speed remained one of the few ways San Antonio could pressure the Sparks’ defense in transition.
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Jia Perkins
Key Contributor (1.05)
21.5
Medium (1.1)
12.0
1.5
2.5
3.5
44.35
Perkins embraced an aggressive scoring role whenever she checked in, hunting perimeter shots while also creating turnovers with active hands. She provided needed energy, although Los Angeles worked hard to deny her clean catch-and-shoot opportunities.
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Shameka Christon
Starter/Star (1.1)
24.0
Low (1.0)
8.5
2.0
2.0
0.0
27.50
Christon spent much of the series spacing the floor and defending multiple wing assignments rather than searching for her own offense. Her outside shooting helped stretch the Sparks’ defense whenever San Antonio played smaller lineups.
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Jayne Appel-Marinelli
Starter/Star (1.1)
13.0
Low (1.0)
2.0
4.5
1.0
0.5
17.60
Appel-Marinelli focused on screening, rebounding and physical interior defense against Los Angeles’ frontcourt. Her contributions came through positioning and hustle rather than offensive volume. Limited independent reporting discussed her individual playoff performances beyond those responsibilities.
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Shenise Johnson
Bench (1.0)
12.0
Low (1.0)
3.0
3.0
1.0
0.5
15.00
Johnson brought athleticism and defensive activity in reserve minutes, giving San Antonio another capable wing defender. Contemporary playoff coverage of her individual role was limited compared with the team’s veteran core.
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2012)
Tangela Smith
Bench (1.0)
4.5
Low (1.0)
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.0
4.00
Smith saw only a small reserve role during the series, providing experienced frontcourt depth when needed. Independent playoff reporting focused primarily on San Antonio’s main rotation, leaving limited contemporary coverage of her individual contributions.
