INDIANAPOLIS — Fans at WNBA All-Star weekend were left confused after not finding any Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas jerseys to purchase at the league’s store.
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May 17, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) shoots against the Seattle Storm during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The discussion on social media began after X user Dano Mataya posted a video of Mercury fan Val Coleman in the store, saying she couldn’t find the All-Star’s jersey to purchase. Fellow All-Star and Thomas’ Phoenix teammate, Satou Sabally, had hers displayed in the store.
“No [Thomas] jersey,” Coleman said. “What’s a girl to do?
May 17, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) reacts after making a basket against the Seattle Storm during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
David Veenstra from Desert Wave Media spoke with two different employees at the store for Thomas’ jerseys, confirming the store hadn’t received any.
This left fans puzzled and frustrated, noting the continued “disrespect” the league has given to Thomas and the Mercury.
AT is the most disrespected in the league smh https://t.co/YYqv0GBIEh
— aye jay ✨ (@Aye__Jay__) July 18, 2025
The Phoenix Mercury disrespect continues. #WNBA https://t.co/fSxOOcI8h2
— Aya Abdeen (@ayabdeen) July 18, 2025
At what point is this not considered negligence? How is it that you don’t have Alyssa Thomas’ jersey for sell. Isn’t she a member of the @WNBA cohort? She’s a MVP candidate, a record holder and an Olympian. How is this possible? https://t.co/tIAqSQe9GR
— Favored (@Severe2007) July 18, 2025
What’s the WNBA’s problem with AT?! https://t.co/1hkH5CE9NM
— Kya Be Chatting (@kyabechatting) July 18, 2025
Why are you using Alyssa Thomas for promo and views but not selling her jersey in the @WNBA store at All Star? #WNBAAllStar2025 #PhoenixMercury https://t.co/Z9dFfDlxw2
— Favored (@Severe2007) July 18, 2025
The WNBA hasn’t released a comment on why Thomas’ jersey was excluded from the store for purchase.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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