Why Sami Whitcomb Was Key To Mercury's Success

Sami Whitcomb joined the Phoenix Mercury before the 2025 season, and when she stepped on the court, she made an impact. She averaged 9.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists during the regular season, and she played 43 games. Whitcomb started in 20 of them, as she filled in for one of Phoenix's stars. Kahleah Copper missed the start of the season due to a knee injury, and later in the season, she dealt with a hamstring injury. So, Whitcomb stepped in, and she had some strong performances in the process. Whitcomb had a big game against the Dallas Wings, and she did it after the Wings beat the Mercury in the previous game. She had a career-high 36 points, and she made seven 3-pointers. The veteran also had six rebounds, two steals and an assist. The Mercury sharpshooter could not be stopped, and for the second time in her career, she knocked down seven 3-pointers in a game. The first time she did it was in 2021, and she did it against the Atlanta Dream. She was playing for the New York Liberty at that time, an