Candice Dupree Joins The Mercury, Remains Consistent

Candice Dupree started her career with the Chicago Sky, but she became one of the Phoenix Mercury's stars later on. Dupree was the sixth pick of the 2006 WNBA Draft, and that year ended up having numerous Mercury ties. Phoenix drafted Cappie Pondexter with the second pick, and she played a major role in two of the franchise's championships. Then, she was traded to the New York Liberty after their second win. The Mercury acquired a new face as they brought in Dupree. Monique Currie was a part of that draft, and she played for the Mercury years later. So, that was not only a talented draft, but some of the top players suited up for the Mercury at some point in their career. In her rookie season, Dupree averaged 13.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals. She played 34 games, and she started in 33. She made the All-Rookie Team alongside players like Seimone Augustus and Pondexter. The following year, Dupree averaged a career high 16.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 blocks. She played 33 ga