Why Whitcomb's Shooting Helped The Mercury

Sami Whitcomb had a good year with the Phoenix Mercury , as she averaged 9.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists. She made 86 3-pointers this season, which made her the team's leader in that area. Whitcomb was three shots shy of tying the most she has made in a season, as she made 89 back in 2023. She was playing for the Seattle Storm at that time, and she averaged 9.7 points and shot 38.5 percent from deep. The Mercury sharpshooter was one of their key players, and she nearly won her third championship. She won two in the past, as she was with the Storm for two of their wins. They beat the Washington Mystics in 2018, and they beat the Las Vegas Aces in 2020. Phoenix's veteran has established herself over the years. She went undrafted in 2010, and she was playing internationally before joining the Storm in 2017. Since then, she has played an important role in teams' success. This year, Whitcomb had her career high in points. She had a 36-point game against the Dallas Wings, and she helped the team get a 30-