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Mercury's Sabally Has Award-Winning Year
Jun 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) against the Dallas Wings at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Satou Sabally had a successful season with her new team. The Phoenix Mercury acquired her during the offseason, and she helped the team reach the WNBA Finals. Sabally nearly won her first championship, but the Mercury came up short in their series against the Las Vegas Aces. Regardless, it was a good year for Phoenix's star, and the team is in a great place. Sabally was an All-Star this season, which was the third time in her career. She missed that game due to an ankle injury, but another Mercury player was in action, as Alyssa Thomas was an All-Star reserve. The "Unicorn" has her share of accolades, and in 2023, she won Most Improved Player. She averaged 18.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.8 steals. That was Sabally's fourth season, and her play showed what she can do when healthy. She played 38 games in 2023, and before this year, that was the most she had played in a season. When it comes to that year, Sabally not only won Most Improved Player, but she was in the running for another award. The M

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

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