Mercury's Bonner Contributes During Her Second Season

DeWanna Bonner started her career on a good note, and she kept that momentum going in her second season.

Sep 17, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) and New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) during game two of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

DeWanna Bonner joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2009, and she was the fifth pick of that year's draft. She had a solid rookie season, and on top of being a member of the All-Rookie Team, she won Sixth Woman of the Year.

Sep 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) shoots over Indiana Fever guard Aerial Powers (23) in the first half at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images / Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The Mercury won a championship in Bonner's first season, and they beat the Indiana Fever 3-2 in the WNBA Finals. Bonner saw success early on, and she would remain one of Phoenix's key players.

Phoenix made the playoffs in 2010, but that run did not result in a championship. The Mercury beat the San Antonio Silver Stars in their first playoff matchup, but they lost to the Seattle Storm in the second. The Storm reached the Finals, and they beat the Atlanta Dream to win it all.

Oct 5, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) shoots a layup against Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) and center Megan Gustafson (17) during the second quarter of game two of the 2025 WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images / Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Despite the loss, the Mercury received contributions from several players. As far as Bonner, she averaged 7.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks during that run. Her best outing was against the Silver Stars, and she had nine points, four rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals.

The Mercury had four players who scored in double figures, as Candice Dupree had 32 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a block. Penny Taylor had 20 points, seven assists, five rebounds and two steals. Then, Kara Braxton and Diana Taurasi both had 14 points.

Bonner had a solid regular season, as she averaged 12.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks. Her best performance during that time was a 24-point game against the Storm. She also had 12 rebounds and a block in that game.

Aug 20, 2010; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard DeWanna Bonner (24) dribbles the ball down the court against the Seattle Storm at US Airways Center. The Storm defeated the Mercury 78-73. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images / Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images

Phoenix had others who scored in double figures, but Bonner was the leader. Temeka Johnson had 15 points, Dupree and Taylor both had 14 points and Taurasi had 13.

Bonner added another accolade to her resume that year, as she won Sixth Woman of the Year. That was the second time in a row, and she won one more the following year. Since then, Bonner has added more accolades, and that includes another championship.

The three-time Sixth Woman of the Year helped the Mercury win their third championship, and they had an excellent season. By that time, Bonner was a starter, and she continued to play at a high level. Now, the veteran is back with the Mercury, and eventually, she may win another championship.

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