Why DeWanna Bonner Flourished In 2012

DeWanna Bonner joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2009, and that was a big year for the team. They won their second championship, and their star, Diana Taurasi, led the way. Taurasi won Most Valuable Player for her performances during the regular season. Then, she won the Finals MVP during Phoenix's impressive postseason run. Bonner had a nice season as well, and she won Sixth Woman of the Year to go along with her championship. After that win, the award-winning reserve continued to contribute. She won the Sixth Woman of the Year in 2010 and 2011, and after that, her role started to change. The Mercury reserve became a starter in 2012, and she had a spectacular season. She averaged a career-high 20.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 steals. Her best game was a 38-point performance against the San Antonio Silver Stars. Phoenix lost that game, but Bonner's performance was outstanding. She could not be stopped, and while her scoring stood out, she contributed in other areas. She had eight rebounds, and she