Fans cherish their team legends. They show love and appreciation whenever they come across their idols. But the moments get sweeter when the ‘homecoming’ is on the cards. Phoenix Mercury superstar DeWanna Bonner had this Deja vu moment very recently.
The two-time WNBA champion was in attendance at the Footprint Center for the Mercury vs Wings regular-season matchup. The moment of magic came when she was shown on the big screen.
Phoenix Fans Erupt After Spotting DeWanna Bonner In Arena
The Footprint Center holds over 17K spectators for the WNBA games. The atmosphere is always electric, and a vast number of fans turn up for the ‘W’ games. The franchise delivered big for its fanbase, winning four conference titles and three WNBA titles. Many superstars represented the storied franchise and have made their mark.
So, it’s obvious that there is always a buzz with stars coming into the arenas, supporting their team. But DeWanna Bonner is no regular star for the Mercury team and the fans’ reaction said it all. When she was shown on the big screen, many fans gave her a standing ovation. She gracefully accepted the love. But fans kept chanting her name and applauding their champion forward.
But why was this a memorable visit?
DeWanna Bonner is welcomed back to Phoenix with a huge ovation from the crowd.#WNBA pic.twitter.com/40uJKh2H55
— Desert Wave Media (@DesertWaveCo) July 8, 2025
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ESPN confirmed the news about Bonner, mentioning that her return to the Phoenix Mercury is imminent. The 6-ft-4 star would also reunite with her fiancé, Alyssa Thomas.
The Phoenix Mercury HC, Nate Tibbetts, might have said, ‘Who’s that?’. The deal might have been under wraps and waiting for the right moment. Some secrets are hard to keep away from the fans. After opting to leave the Indiana Fever, many saw an opportunity for the Phoenix side to bring back the star forward. The keen-eyed followers read between the lines and perfectly decode the future.
What Could DeWanna Bonner Bring To The Phoenix Mercury?
The Phoenix Mercury made bold moves in restructuring its roster for the 2025 season. The team, loaded with experienced stars who had never played with each other in the league, was a brave decision. After 19-odd games, they have the second-best record in the WNBA and are now one of the top contenders for the title.
Yet the team led by forwards needed some depth in the area. A player who could fit in quickly and steady the ship for them while the stars are getting a breather. DB fits the bill perfectly. She led the league in scoring during her first three seasons, but her role this term would be different.
The Indiana Fever saw her as an anchor and voice in the locker room. But the forward couldn’t match the Fever’s pace of gameplay, finally terminating her contract with the Eastern Conference contenders. Spending the majority of her prime career in the Valley, Bonner would play a similar role at the Mercury franchise. Her poise and presence in the paint area would be a key factor during the long run in the postseason.
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