How Mercury's Harding Started Her Coaching Journey

Lindsey Harding had an interesting start to her WNBA career. She was a key player for the Duke Blue Devils, and in her time with the team, she averaged 9.3 points, 4.1 assists, four rebounds and 1.9 steals. After her time with the Blue Devils, she headed to the 2007 WNBA Draft. She was the first pick of that year's draft, and she was selected by the Phoenix Mercury . At that time, the Mercury were trying to get back into the playoffs, as their last time making it was in 2000. They had a star in Diana Taurasi, and they had another talented guard in Cappie Pondexter. The Mercury were headed in the right direction, and with a few more additions, their goal of reaching the playoffs was within reach. The Mercury selected Harding, but her time with the team was cut short. Phoenix traded her in a draft-day trade with the Minnesota Lynx. They received Tangela Smith in return, and she played a significant role in their championship win. As far as Harding, she had some successful years with the Lynx, the Washington My