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Mercury Sign Two-Time Champion Sami Whitcomb for Season Opener

2/3/2025

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Summary

Mercury Sign Whitcomb

The Phoenix Mercury have welcomed two-time WNBA Champion Sami Whitcomb to their roster, adding her sharpshooting prowess to the team. At 36, she averaged 5 points and 1.6 assists last season and holds the impressive title of second in WNBA history for three-pointers made off the bench. The excitement builds as the Mercury prepare to face her former team, the Seattle Storm, in their season opener on May 17, 2025.

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Historical Context

Sami Whitcomb joins the Phoenix Mercury, bringing her three-point shooting skills to the team. Historically, the WNBA has seen impactful shooters like Michele Timms, who was pivotal in the league's early years. Whitcomb's debut against the Seattle Storm echoes the fierce competition that shaped the league since 1997.

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Mercury Sign Whitcomb

The Phoenix Mercury have welcomed two-time WNBA Champion Sami Whitcomb to their roster, adding her sharpshooting prowess to the team. At 36, she averaged 5 points and 1.6 assists last season and holds the impressive title of second in WNBA history for three-pointers made off the bench. The excitement builds as the Mercury prepare to face her former team, the Seattle Storm, in their season opener on May 17, 2025.

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