Why Mercury's Pondexter Helped Them Win A Title

Cappie Pondexter was the second pick of the 2006 WNBA Draft, and she was selected by the Phoenix Mercury. She was a star in her college days, and she started her WNBA career on a high note. In her rookie season, Pondexter averaged 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals. She finished second in the Rookie of the Year race, as she received 20 points. Seimone Augustus won the award, and she received 34 points. While Pondexter did not win Rookie of the Year, she was still recognized by the league. She was a member of the All-Rookie Team, and she was joined by Augustus, Candice Dupree, Sophia Young and Monique Currie. Phoenix's new addition had some impressive outings in her first year, and her second season was just as impressive. She made the playoffs in her second year, and she averaged 17.2 points, four assists and 3.6 rebounds. Pondexter's best performance during that period was a 31-point game against the Seattle Storm. She was the team's leading scorer, and the Mercury had two other players w