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Looking At The Play Of Phoenix's 2013 Picks
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) loses control of the ball against Indiana Fever forward Damiris Dantas (12) on Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Phoenix Mercury had the first pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft, and they selected a game-changing center. They brought in Brittany Griner, and she went on to become one of the franchise's best players. After drafting Griner, the Mercury had another pick later on. They drafted Nikki Greene in the third round, and before being drafted, she attended Penn State. Phoenix has drafted several players over the years, and they all went different paths. In Griner's case, she stayed with the team for years before joining a new team. She signed with the Atlanta Dream during the offseason, and she averaged 9.8 points and 5.2 rebounds. Griner has accomplished a lot, and when it comes to her career high, it happened in a game against the Indiana Fever. In 2017, the Mercury were on the road against the Fever. It was early in the season, and Phoenix was seeking its fifth win. Griner and her team won that game 98-90, and she led the way with a huge game. The Mercury center had a career-high 38 points. She also had nine rebound

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

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