Mercury's George Contributes In Her Time With The Team

Cayla George spent a few seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, and she had some special games during that time.

Aug 4, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Australia forward Cayla George (15) controls the ball against France in the second half in a women’s group B game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images / John David Mercer-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Mercury had a a good year in 2015, as they finished with a record of 20-14. They made the playoffs, and they faced the Tulsa Shock in first round. They swept the Shock, and then they faced the Minnesota Lynx. Minnesota defeated Phoenix, and the Lynx won a championship later on.

The Mercury added some new faces, and Cayla George was one of them. George played in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) before joining the Mercury, and when she came to Phoenix, she played 34 games.

Aug 9, 2024; Paris, France; United States power forward Breanna Stewart (10) shoots over Australia forward Cayla George (15) in a women's basketball semifinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Phipps-Imagn Images / Sarah Phipps-Imagn Images

George was a reserve in most of those games, and she started in two of them. She averaged five points and 3.1 rebounds. She had her career high that season, as she had a 14-point game against the Shock.

Phoenix lost that game, but the team played well overall. Monique Currie was the team's leading scorer, as she had 26 points. She also had five rebounds and two assists. Mistie Bass was the second-leading scorer, and she had 20 points. She also had 12 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.

George had a double-double, as she had 12 rebounds to go along with her 14 points. She also had two steals, two blocks and an assist. Noelle Quinn had 10 points, four assists, a steal and a block.

Aug 4, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Australia forward Cayla George (15) shoots against France power forward Alexia Chery (6) in the first half in a women’s group B game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images / John David Mercer-Imagn Images

George returns to Phoenix

In 2016, George did not play in the WNBA. She used that year to get ready for the upcoming Olympics. She returned to the Mercury in 2017, and she averaged 3.3 points and 2.7 rebounds. She tied her career high that year, as she had 14 points in the Mercury's win over the Chicago Sky.

Phoenix's reserve had another double-double, as she also had 14 rebounds. Then, she had three steals, an assist and a block. She was one of three players who scored in double figures, as Camille Smith had 19 points and Currie had 18. Smith also had two rebound, two assists and a steal, while Currie had three rebounds, an assist and a steal.

After her time with the Mercury, George played for the Dallas Wings. She played 23 games, and she started in one of them. Then, she did not play for another WNBA team until 2023. She played for the Las Vegas Aces, and she won a championship with them.

Aug 4, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; France forward Janelle Salaun (13) controls the ball against Australia guard Tess Madgen (7) and forward Cayla George (15) in the first half in a women’s group B game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images / John David Mercer-Imagn Images

George played well in her time with the Mercury, and she proved that she can get double-doubles with ease.

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