As the countdown to the 2024 WNBA season begins, the Phoenix Mercury are making waves in the sports world. With a new owner at the helm and a roster brimming with talent, the team is poised for a triumphant return to the finals. This is more than just a game – it’s a revolution in women’s basketball.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!General Manager, Nick U’Ren, expresses his excitement about the changes and believes the additions will enhance the team’s gameplay versatility.
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The Changes
Currently the additions to the roster include: Kahleah Copper, Morgan Bertsch, Rebecca Allen, and Natasha Cloud. Each of these highly skilled women are excited to be joining the Mercury.
According to U’Ren, the team has a standard of how things should be done and how players should be treated. That standard is what attracted the right free agents to the Mercury.
When asked about filling out the 2024 roster, U’Ren first voiced his appreciation for the thoughtfulness of free agents. Subsequently, he commented on the NBA’s fast-paced nature in comparison to the WNBA’s slower, yet calculated and deliberate decision-making.
Newly signed from the Chicago Sky, Kahleah Copper emphasizes that players choose franchises that invest in them. Seeking teams that make them feel valued.
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The investment
The Mercury leadership has put a price on their level of dedicated to the 2024 WNBA season, over $100 million. Such a massive investment makes it clear that the Mercury are all in when it comes to supporting their players.
The construction announcement of the 123,000 square-foot team member campus, and state-of-the-art practice facility was made on October 2023. Supplying fans with details about the new facility, you can find the announcement Here.
Mat Ishbia’s optimistic mindset on the Mercury’s future is best represented in a statement he made at the announcement of the new facility, “You create great culture by investing in people. A basketball franchise is so much more than a normal business, it is a catalyst for change. I am so excited to be making an investment that builds on our vision for the Phoenix Suns and Mercury to continue investing in our players, team members, fans and community.”
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