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Cappie Pondexter Leads Mercury to First Championship Glory

2/7/2026

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Cappie Pondexter was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2006 and earned All-Rookie Team honors after averaging 19.5 points.
In her second season, she helped the Mercury reach the playoffs by averaging 17.2 points.
In the 2007 playoffs, she averaged 23.9 points and posted a double-double against the San Antonio Silver Stars.
The Mercury finished 2007 with a 23-11 record and won their first championship.

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Story summary

Cappie Pondexter was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2006 and earned All-Rookie Team honors after averaging 19.5 points.
In her second season, she helped the Mercury reach the playoffs by averaging 17.2 points.
In the 2007 playoffs, she averaged 23.9 points and posted a double-double against the San Antonio Silver Stars.
The Mercury finished 2007 with a 23-11 record and won their first championship.