2016 Phoenix Mercury Roster
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Team Record: 16-18
Finishing 3rd in the WNBA's Western Conference
Postseason: 2-3 Lost semifinals
First Round - Defeated Indiana Fever 1-0
Second Round - Defeated New York Liberty 1-0
Semifinals - Lost to Minnesota Lynx 3-0
Coach: Sandy Brondello (16-18)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Attendance: 175,965, Avg. 10,351 in 17 home dates
2016 Phoenix Mercury StatisticsTeam Record: 16-18
Finishing 3rd in the WNBA's Western Conference
Postseason: 2-3 Lost semifinals
First Round - Defeated Indiana Fever 1-0
Second Round - Defeated New York Liberty 1-0
Semifinals - Lost to Minnesota Lynx 3-0
Coach: Sandy Brondello (16-18)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Attendance: 175,965, Avg. 10,351 in 17 home dates
The Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association ended the 2016 season with a record of 16 wins and 18 losses, finishing third in the WNBA's Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-3.
Diana Taurasi tossed in a team-best 589 points for the Mercury, while Brittney Griner racked up 222 boards. Diana Taurasi dished out 128 assists for the squad.
On the defensive side of the ball, DeWanna Bonner added 44 steals, and Brittney Griner swatted 107 opponent shot attempts.
Sandy Brondello coached the team. The 2016 Phoenix Mercury lost in the semifinals of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mistie Bass Williams Mims | F | December 2, 1983 | 6'3" | 184 | Duke | Janesville, WI |
| Kelsey Bone | F-C | December 31, 1991 | 6'4" | 215 | Texas A&M | |
| DeWanna Bonner | G | August 21, 1987 | 6'4" | 136 | Auburn | |
| Candice Dupree | F | August 16, 1984 | 6'2" | 162 | Temple | |
| Nirra Fields | G | December 3, 1993 | 5'9" | 126 | UCLA | Vancouver, BC CAN |
| Brittney Griner | C | October 18, 1990 | 6'8" | 199 | Baylor | |
| Alex Harden | G | March 27, 1993 | 6'0" | 173 | Wichita State | Montgomery, IL |
| Lindsey Harding | G | June 12, 1984 | 5'8" | 139 | Duke | |
| Isabelle Harrison | F | September 27, 1993 | 6'3" | 183 | Tennessee | Nashville, TN |
| Sonja Petrovic | F | February 18, 1989 | 6'1" | none | ||
| Noelle Quinn | G | January 3, 1985 | 6'0" | 175 | UCLA | |
| Diana Taurasi | F-G | June 11, 1982 | 6'0" | 172 | Connecticut | Chino, CA USA |
| Penny Taylor | F | May 24, 1981 | 6'1" | 168 | Melbourne, VIC AUS | |
| Courtney Williams | PG | May 11, 1994 | 5'8" | 175 | South Florida | Folkston, GA |
| Marta Xargay | G | December 20, 1990 | 5'11" | 157 | Girona, SPA |
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