Why Mercury's Bonner Is An Auburn Legend

DeWanna Bonner has had some incredible years with the Phoenix Mercury, and after playing elsewhere for multiple seasons, she came back to where it all started. She signed a deal with the Mercury midway through the 2025 season, and she became their most reliable reserve. Bonner began her WNBA career in 2009, as the Mercury drafted her with the fifth pick. She had a successful rookie season, and she won a major award in the process. She won the Sixth Woman of the Year award, and that was the start of a run. She won the award two more times, and her second season was the best during that time. The three-time Sixth Woman of the Year averaged 11.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in her first season. The Mercury finished that season with a record of 23-11, and that led to a playoff appearance. Phoenix missed the playoffs the year before, but it returned and went on a nice run. Phoenix's rookie contributed during that time, and she averaged 8.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. The Mercury won it all that year, and it is safe to sa