Why Mercury's Thomas Is Known As 'The Engine'

Alyssa Thomas was one of the Phoenix Mercury's new additions , and she was one of the keys to their success. She averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 assists, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals in what was her first season with the Mercury. Thomas was a candidate for Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the 2025 season, and she finished third. A'ja Wilson won the award, and she had 51 first-place votes. Wilson earned 657 points, and the most someone could have was 720. Napheesa Collier was second in the race, and she had 18-first place votes and 534 points. Thomas received three first-place votes and 391 points. Phoenix's star had a good year, and she came close to winning MVP. This was not the first time that had happened, as she was a part of the MVP race in 2023 and 2024. Thomas continues to play at a high level, and she is making history in the process. She is one of the WNBA's top players, and she has become a household name. Thomas is known for her array of skills and her tenacity. Those qualities led to her receiving a unique