With Phoenix’s Brittney Griner sidelined indefinitely with a fractured toe, it forces players on the team to step up, especially in the frontcourt. Insert Liz Dixon – a second-year forward out of Louisville getting her first true opportunity to shine in the WNBA.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Dixon went undrafted in 2023, before getting signed by Phoenix itself. The Mercury waived Dixon shortly after, where she would later be signed by the Connecticut Sun and suit up in four games. Now, early into the 2024 season, Dixon finds herself back with the Mercury, ready to help make an impact in Griner’s absence.
Phoenix Mercury forward Liz Dixon (@e_brezzy02) spoke on her role with the team.
“Just to set as many great screens as I can and crash the [offensive] boards…Just because you do shoot the three, doesn’t mean you’re going to make it all the time.”#ValleyTogether #WNBA pic.twitter.com/5oz1vdaxIX
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“To set as many great screens as I can and crash the [offensive] boards,” said Dixon. “Just because you do shoot the three, doesn’t mean you’re going to make it all the time.”\
Standing at 6-foot-5, Dixon provides size to a Mercury team that craves it with Griner out of action. Despite only getting six minutes of action in the Mercury’s season opener in Las Vegas, Dixon pulled down three offensive rebounds – knowing her role and doing it well. Dixon could see extra playing time in the upcoming weeks, and could prove to be a diamond in the rough in the Valley.
Natasha Mack excited to help Mercury, learn from Brittney Griner
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Justin LaCertosa covers Phoenix Sports News for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @LaCertosaSports
