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Phoenix Mercury Roars Back in 2000 Season
16 Jan
Summary
- Phoenix Mercury missed playoffs in 1999 but reached 20-12 in 2000.
- Four new WNBA teams added before the 2000 season.
- Adrian Williams-Strong became Mercury's fourth All-Star in 2000.
The Phoenix Mercury demonstrated remarkable resilience, transforming their performance between the 1999 and 2000 seasons. After a 15-17 record in 1999 kept them from the playoffs, the team surged to a 20-12 record the following year, marking a significant improvement.
This resurgence occurred despite significant roster changes due to an expansion draft that introduced four new franchises to the WNBA, including the Seattle Storm, who drafted Edna Campbell and Toni Foster from Phoenix. The Mercury, however, managed to secure new talent, drafting players like Adrian Williams-Strong, who would go on to achieve All-Star recognition.
The 2000 season saw the Mercury kick off with a victory against the New York Liberty, with Brandy Reed leading the charge. Though they faced a loss early on, they quickly recovered, achieving a 62.5 percent win percentage and ultimately making it to the playoffs, capping off a successful year.
