Why Phoenix's Timms Made The Hall Of Fame

The Phoenix Mercury had a successful 1997, and it was due to the players they built the roster around.

The Mercury received two players in the allocation period, and both of them got off to great starts. They received Jennifer Gillom and Michele Timms, and in 1999, they became the franchise's first All-Stars.

In her first season, Timms averaged 12.1 points, 5.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 steals. There was only one player who averaged more steals than Timms, and it was Teresa Weatherspoon. She averaged three steals, and she won Defensive Player of the Year.

Timms get her jersey retired

Phoenix guard played a major role in the team's success, and when she retired, she was honored in multiple ways. She had her jersey retired by the Mercury, and now there are four players who have received that honor. Her team, Gillom, is one of them, and her other teammate Bridget Pettis is another. Then, Penny Taylor received the honor for her successful seasons with the team. Diana Taurasi, who announced her retirement before the start of the 2025 season, will join these players next year.

Timms was also inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. She wa a part of the 2008 class, and she was joined by Debbie Ryan, Patty Broderick, Lin L. Laursen, Jill Rankin Schneider and Suzie McConnell-Serio.