How Mercury's Bonner Had A Successful Second Season

DeWanna Bonner was a great player in college, and after winning SEC Player of the Year , she started her WNBA journey. She was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury, who selected her with the fifth pick of the 2009 WNBA Draft. The 2009 season ended up being a big year for Bonner and the Mercury, as they won their second championship. Bonner added some individual accolades to her resume as well, as she won Sixth Woman of the Year, and she was a member of the All-Rookie Team. Bonner started her career on a good note, and in her second year, she picked up where she left off. The Sixth Woman of the Year averaged 12.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks. Unlike the previous year, there were a few instances where she was in the starting lineup. She did not start in any of the Mercury's 2009 games, but she started in four in her second year. Bonner won Sixth Woman of the Year once again, and she continued to establish herself. She played well throughout the season and her best game was against the Seattle Sto