Why Mercury's Gillom Helped Team USA Win

Jennifer Gillom has a special place in Phoenix Mercury history, as she helped them succeed in their early years. Gillom was one of the players the Mercury had in their inaugural season, and she had an impressive season. She averaged 15.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals that year, and she helped the team make the playoffs. Phoenix took on the New York Liberty, and New York won that matchup. Still, it was a great year for Gillom and the Mercury. The Mercury star continued to shine, and in her second season, she averaged a career-high 20.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.4 assists. She finished second in the Most Valuable Player (MVP) race, and she earned eight points. Gillom's season took the Mercury to the next level, and they reached the WNBA Finals for the first time in history. They beat the Cleveland Rockers in their first matchup, and they beat them 2-1. Then, they faced the Houston Comets, and Houston won its second championship. Regardless, Gillom and her team made history. The Mercury star