The Indiana Fever continued to shine despite all the adverse situations. The team tightened its defense, and Kelsey Mitchell led the team in offense. The 29-year-old took responsibility and led the team to the playoffs.
Explosive scorer Mitchell joined the elite WNBA point club during the Indiana Fever’s crucial Chicago Sky victory. But as per the Fever Guard, it was her coach who paved the way for her.
Kelsey Mitchell Praises Stephanie White
The 29-year-old guard has been in great offensive form, recording a career-best 20 points and providing three assists per game. The player has been a clutch shooter for the Indiana Fever, winning key games and the Commissioner’s Cup title.
But the star credited her surge to head coach White. After the game, HC White got emotional about the team’s resilience and fight during the playoffs. But what made her emotional were Mitchell’s words.
“I’ve had five coaches in eight years. I’ve been on the worst record teams here in [the] Indiana Fever, so I know where my career started at… And I’ve never had a coach that poured into me, respectfully, like Steph has,” Mitchell said.
"I've never had a coach that poured into me, respectfully, like Steph has," Kelsey Mitchell says. "For the first time in my career, I feel like I have smoeone that values what I bring as a player and person."
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“I’ve never really felt that as a pro, and for the first time in my career, I feel like I really have someone that values what I bring to the table as a player and a person. Not just as a player, but as a person. And so I’ll always love Steph, because she gave me an opportunity to kind of be who I am. And it’s hard to do that… and when you find coaches who believe in you, I’ll never take it for granted. So thank you, coach,” Mitchell continued praising her coach.
The former Ohio State star showed massive consistency in her career, but her performance peaked in the 2025 season and earned a place in the MVP discussion. A’ja Wilson and Mitchell soar in WNBA MVP ranking near the playoffs.
Kelsey Mitchell Among The MVP Finalists
The Indiana Fever HC also shares a deep connection and love with the veteran guard. Before clinching the series against the Atlanta Dream, White took the opportunity to announce KM’s extraordinary feat on the plane in a unique way.
“Would anybody who might happen to be a top 5 finalist for the WNBA MVP please stand up?!” Head coach Stephanie White surprised Kelsey Mitchell with the announcement.
An ever-shy Mitchell stood up, and White handed her flowers, wishing her all the best for the accolade. Other competitors for the illustrious award are A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Allisha Grey, and Alysha Thomas. Moreover, the player delivered on the night, helping the Fever win over the Dream.