How Phoenix Found A Future Most Improved Player

The Phoenix Mercury have found some great players over the years, and some of them were selected in the second round of their respective drafts. Adrian Williams-Strong is a player who comes to mind, and after the Mercury drafted her, she became an All-Star. She was drafted by the Mercury in 2000, and in 2003, she became the fourth Mercury player to receive that honor. Jennifer Gillom and Michele Timms were All-Stars in 1999, and Brandy Reed was named one in 2000. Since drafting Williams-Strong, the Mercury have found some other talented players in the second round. All of them had different journeys, but in some cases, Phoenix's second-round picks played a significant role in their success. When it comes to the 2007 WNBA Draft, the Mercury selected Tyresa Smith. That draft was significant, as the Mercury had the first pick of the draft. They selected Lindsey Harding, but she was moved shortly after. Phoenix sent her to the Minnesota Lynx, and the franchise received a veteran in return. After that, the Mercur