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Looking At Sonja Petrović's Time With The Mercury
Jul 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; WNBA logo is seen on the court before a basketball game between the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Mercury had an interesting 2016 season, as they made the playoffs for the fourth time in a row. It started with their 2013 season, which was the year they drafted Brittney Griner. Before drafting the center, the Mercury finished their season with a record of 7-27. After drafting the three-time Big 12 Player of the Year, the Mercury were back on track, and they found themselves in the postseason. Phoenix's 2016 season was not its best, but Griner and her teammates went on an impressive playoff run. The Mercury had some newer faces that contributed to their success, as Sonja Petrović signed a deal with them before the season. Petrović was drafted by the San Antonio Silver Stars back in 2009, but she did not play for them. She was playing overseas, and eventually, she made her way to the WNBA. San Antonio traded her to the Chicago Sky years later, and she played 30 games with them. She started in two of those games, and she averaged 4.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and an assist. Petrović was waived before

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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