How The Mercury Found A New Star In 2013

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2013 season with a record of 19-15, and it was their first time back in the playoffs after missing them in 2012. The Mercury finished the 2012 season with a record of 7-27, which is their worst record in history. Phoenix needed help, and the franchise found it in the draft. They received the No. 1 pick, and they drafted Brittney Griner. Griner was a center out of Baylor, and she played with the Mercury from 2013 to 2024. The Mercury found a star to pair with Diana Taurasi, and they would go on to do great things. After drafting Griner, the Mercury started the season with a loss. They faced the Chicago Sky, and the Sky picked up a road win. They beat the Mercury 102-80, and despite the loss, Phoenix's new center had a strong showing. The Mercury had four players who scored in double figures, and all of them were starters. Taurasi was the leading scorer, and she had 18 points. She also had four assists, a rebound, a steal and a block. Phoenix's rookie was behind her, as she had