Phoenix Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury is a professional women's basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They compete in the Western Conference of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Three WNBA championships were won by the Mercury in 2007, 2009, and 2014. The Mercury, who are recognized for controlling the league, owe a great deal of their success to players like Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, and DeWanna Bonner.

Phoenix Mercury History

The team was founded in 1997 and played in the WNBA's first season as one of the first eight clubs. Basketball legend and Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Cheryl Miller was the Mercury's first head coach. The team has advanced to the WNBA Playoffs an incredible eighteen times in its twenty-six-year history.

Players like Australian guard Penny Taylor, former Baylor center Brittney Griner, former Temple power forward Candice Dupree, former UConn Diana Taurasi, and Rutgers graduate Cappie Pondexter have all played for the team.

Who is the Phoenix Mercury's owner?

The Phoenix Mercury franchise is mostly owned by Mat Ishbia. American billionaire Mathew Randall Ishbia serves as chairman and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, a mortgage provider. Together with his older brother Justin, Ishbia owns the majority of the Phoenix Suns in the NBA and the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.

Phoenix Mercury Head Coach

The Phoenix Mercury's head coach is Nate Tibbetts. With almost 20 years of NBA and NBA G League coaching experience, he is a well-respected, experienced coach. Tibbetts, who has 24 years of professional coaching experience, was named the 12th head coach in Mercury history. This includes working as an assistant coach in the NBA for 13 years with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Orlando Magic.

Phoenix Mercury Jersey and Logo

Flipper's is the first apparel brand in the WNBA to be named the jersey badge partner for the 2025 Mercury season. The partnership was announced by the Phoenix Mercury and Flipper's, an active lifestyle gear company that draws inspiration from the love of roller skating.

Later this year, Flipper's, an apparel brand founded by Liberty Ross and in collaboration with international sensation USHER, is scheduled to debut. The business carries on the tradition of Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace in Hollywood, which Ross' father established in 1979. Flipper's is a clothing brand that combines art, music, fashion, and sports. With the motto "Less Scroll, More Roll," Flipper's connects individuals, creates communities, and builds community through its immersive roller skating experiences and future clothing line worldwide.

Phoenix Mercury Home Stadium

Phoenix, Arizona's PHX Arena, is a multipurpose venue. It cost $89 million to build and debuted on June 6, 1992, as America West Arena. It once housed the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League and is now home to the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Phoenix Mercury Television Coverage

Arizona's Family, a collection of Phoenix television stations (KPHO-TV, KTVK, and KPHE-LD) owned by Gray Television, now broadcasts Mercury games. At least 13 Mercury games will air on KTVK per season; the rest of the games will air on KPHE. National broadcasts of some Mercury games may be found on ABC, CBS, ESPN2, Ion Television, and CBS Sports Network.

Phoenix Mercury Top Players

The Phoenix Mercury has been home to some of the most talented players in WNBA history. Here are three standout players who have made significant impacts on the franchise:

Diana Taurasi (2004-2024):

Since being selected first overall in the 2004 NBA Draft, Taurasi served as the Mercury's shooting guard for two decades. Taurasi won multiple individual honors, including two Finals MVP awards, five scoring titles, and the 2009 WNBA MVP award, in addition to leading the team to three WNBA Championships.

Brittney Griner (2013-2024):

Brittney Griner, a center, was selected first overall by the Mercury in 2013. In just her second season, she helped the club win a title, demonstrating her dominance right away.

DeWanna Bonner (2009-2019):

DeWanna Bonner, a small forward who was selected fifth overall in 2009, was instrumental to the Mercury's success for ten years. Bonner played a significant role in the team's two WNBA championship runs.

Phoenix Mercury WNBA Record and Stats

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