Mercury's Taylor Comes Back, Helps Team Win Again

The Phoenix Mercury had some talented players, and one of their most memorable stars is Penny Taylor. Taylor joined the team before the 2004 season, as they selected her in a dispersal draft. That was the same year that they drafted Diana Taurasi. Phoenix's forward started her career with the Cleveland Rockers, and she made the playoffs twice during that time. The 2007 season was Taylor's first playoff run with the Mercury, and it led to history. She had some big games, and she helped the Mercury win their first championship. After that win, the Mercury missed the playoffs. However, they quickly recovered from the 2008 season, and they returned to the postseason in 2009. That was a successful year, as Phoenix won its second championship. During that run, Taylor averaged 14.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Her best game was a 23-point game against the Indiana Fever. The Mercury were exceptional in that game, as they had six players who scored 10 or more points. Taylor came off the bench, and she was on