Why The Mercury Have Succeeded Over The Years

The Phoenix Mercury have had great seasons, and their best years were when they had 20 or more wins.

Sep 12, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Phoenix Mercury players celebrate after receiving the WNBA championship trophy after defeating the Chicago Sky in game three of the 2014 WNBA Finals at UIC Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-Imagn Images / Jerry Lai-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Mercury have accomplished great things over the years. They won their first championship in 2007, and after that, they won two more.

Phoenix has had incredible seasons, and the one that sticks out the most is their 2014 one. The Mercury had a new coach, as Sandy Brondello was hired before the start of the season. Before that, the Mercury were coached by Corey Gaines, who helped them win their second title. However, the organizaton parted ways with him during the 2013 season, and Russ Pennell was Phoenix's interim coach.

Sep 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Candice Dupree (4) with head coach Sandy Brondello against the Chicago Sky during game one of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 83-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Brondello's first year in Phoenix was a success, as the team finished the season with a record of 29-5, and they defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, the Minnesota Lynx and the Chicago Sky to make it happen. That was a historic year, and today, it remains the Mercury's best season.

Mercury's successful season leads to playoff run

When it comes to wins, the Mercury's next best season was this year. They finished the season with a record of 27-17, and they were fourth in the league record-wise. This was an interesting season for the Mercury, as they added several new players to the team. They added stars in Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas, and they added rookies like Monique Akoa Makani and Kathryn Westbeld.

Sep 17, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) drives past New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) during game two of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Phoenix added some great talent during the offseason, and in the end, the Mercury reached the WNBA Finals. This was the first time they have made it since 2021, which was the year they lost to the Sky. Like that season, things did not go in the Mercury's favor, as the Las Vegas Aces swept them. However, they proved they are a legitimate contender and they can win a title within the next few years.

Mercury make history, win two championships

Before their dominant season in 2014, the most wins the Mercury had in a season were 23. They reached that amount twice, as they went 23-11 in 2007, and they had an identical record when they won their second championship.

Oct 1, 2009; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) against the Indiana Fever in the first quarter at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images / Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The Mercury went through a playoff drought before 2007, and after their successful season, they made history with their win over the Detroit Shock. Phoenix missed the playoffs the following year, but after another strong season, the Mercury won a title in 2009.

Overall, the Mercury have had strong seasons, and at this rate, there will be more to come.

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