The Phoenix Mercury has a lot to cheer about. The ‘refurbished’ team is in second place midway through the season. Two of their star players are performing at the highest level and are syncing well with the team. And the team will have its champion player, DeWanna Bonner, back in the lineup. The happiest player on the roster is her fiancée, Alyssa Thomas.
After a win over the number one team, Lynx, the star forward reacted on reuniting with Bonner, who made her season debut for the Mercury in the July 9 game.
Alyssa Thomas Praises DeWanna Bonner’s Return
After playing in just nine games for the Indiana Fever, DeWanna Boner decided to make a move. She opted to reunite with her first WNBA team, the Phoenix Mercury, which occupies second place in the league. Even before her return to the court with the side, fans showered love and appreciation on the veteran forward during a game against the Wings.
During her actual debut, fans cheered their two-time WNBA Champion. Addressing her return to the side, Alyssa Thomas was pleased with the scenes at the Footprint Arena.
“She’s loved here by all the fans. I’m happy for her to get such a warm welcome. As for us, it’s all about staying the course. The goal is to win a championship. It’s gonna be a game-by-game kind of thing,” Thomas said in a post-game interview.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas on DeWanna Bonner’s return.
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Bonner spent 10 seasons at the Mercury side, leading the league in scoring on three occasions. In her return game, she scored seven points and had six rebounds coming off the bench. She will be looking to provide experience, poise, and fill in multiple positions for the talented Mercury side.
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