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Mercury's Dupree Shines In Games Against Former Team
Sep 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Candice Dupree (4) against the Chicago Sky during game one of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 83-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Candice Dupree accomplished great things in her career, and some of those achievements were with the Phoenix Mercury. She won a championship with them in 2014, and she represented the Mercury in two All-Star games. She was a seven-time All-Star in her career, and her other appearances were elsewhere. Dupree was consistent in her years with Phoenix, and in her first season, she averaged 15.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and a steal. The Mercury finished that season with a record of 15-19, and they reached the playoffs. Dupree helped them get to that point. The Mercury acquired Dupree before the 2010 season. It was a big move, as the Mercury parted ways with Cappie Pondexter. Pondexter ended up with the New York Liberty, and Dupree headed to Phoenix. Phoenix's forward started her career with the Chicago Sky, as they drafted her with the sixth pick of the 2006 WNBA Draft. Pondexter was also a part of that group, and she was the second pick. Dupree spent four years with the Sky, and when she landed with the

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

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