DeWanna Bonner

[BC867]

I've posted previously that my personal favorite Mercury player is DeWanna Bonner. I am happy for her giving birth, but I sure wish she had been on the playoff team.

Diana Taurasi is an all-time superstar. Brittney Griner is a superstar, although she should be more Wilt Chamberlain-ish with her 6'9" height in the WNBA. But DeWanna is the difference maker.

Whether starting or coming off the bench, she is OK with being a role player until the need for her to step up.

DB makes a difference and I missed her this season. Who knows how many more seasons DT will play? DeWanna is just 30.

I look forward to the 2018 Mercury with DT, BG . . . and DB . . . leading the way.

 

[Beaver]

TIL. There is a female basketball player named DeWanna Bonner.

 

[BC867]

TIL. There is a female basketball player named DeWanna Bonner.

'Sorry, but I just don't get your post.

EDIT: TIL =Today I learned? Oh, OK.

 

[thirty-two]

I hope DB is on our team next season. I know that her and Candace Dupree want to be on the same team or at least near each other due to the babies. i believe she's under contract but who knows if they will really push the issue of being on the same team.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

Bryce Marsee‏@brycemarsee 7m7 minutes ago
Despite a loss, @PhoenixMercury F DeWanna Bonner finished 6-of-13 from the field (2-of-3 3-pt) for 17 pts in today's @EuroLeagueWomen action

 

[BC867]

'Good to hear that DeWanna is back in the swing. More than her stats on a regular basis, it is her ability to step up and cover for a key person (except for Brittney on defense), including Diana, when needed.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

If you are interested she is playing in about 30 minutes.

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[Ronin]

Bryce Marsee‏@brycemarsee 3m3 minutes ago
Despite a loss, @PhoenixMercury's DeWanna Bonner goes off for 27 points and 13 points in today's @EuroLeagueWomen action. Bonner has scored 20+ points in three-straight games, including two double-doubles during that stretch.

 

[Ronin]

Bryce Marsee‏@brycemarsee 1m1 minute ago
DeWanna Bonner is 1-of-2 players to rank in the top-5 in both scoring and assists in @EuroLeagueWomen play. She ranks 5th in scoring (16.2 ppg) and leads the league in rebounding at 9.5 rpg. @PhoenixMercury's @brittneygriner ranks just ahead of her at 2nd in scoring (17.9 ppg).

 

[BC867]

What a talented player. Ready to step up for the Mercury whenever a key player is out.

It is why I included her as well as Brittney, just a minute ago, in the thread about Diana no longer playing for Russia and conserving her strength for the Mercury.

These next few seasons will be the last hurrah for the Mercury before they have to rebuild.

 

[Ronin]

Bryce Marsee

@brycemarsee

.@PhoenixMercury's DeWanna Bonner stuffs the box score today finishing with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 blocks in USK Praha's @EuroLeagueWomen win. She's averaging 22 points and 12 rebounds in Praha's last three EuroLeague games.

 

[Ronin]

Bryce Marsee‏@brycemarsee 2m2 minutes ago
Over the weekend, @PhoenixMercury's DeWanna Bonner had a perfect shooting night, finishing 4-of-4 from the field (1-of-1 3-point) and 2-of-2 from the free throw line. She finished with 13 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in a 108-33, Czech League, win.

 

[BC867]

Here is a good article about my favorite Merc DeWanna Bonner wanting to be
in contention for MVP, with Diana out for a half season.

Every time she's been called on to perform just about every position on the
court, she has come through. Although basically a Small Forward, she is our
best rebounder, as well as a strong outside shooter and Power Forward.

First game is tomorrow at 12:30 on ABC 15.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo...er-sixth-woman-wnba-mvp-contender/3762704002/

 

[BC867]

Glad I got to watch the D-backs 18-2 pounding of the Giants tonight, because for me
tomorrow at 12:30 the D-backs take a back seat to the Mercury televised opener.

As they will whenever there is a TV conflict. Go Mighty Mercury.

 

[BC867]

I see that, approaching All Star break for the WNBA, not only is Griner
leading the league in scoring, but Bonner is #2. But DeWanna is not on
the All Star team.

I guess the powers-that-be recognize that it will change as Taurasi
acclimates to getting back in game shape and leading the scoring.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Dback Jon]

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Congrats to her!

 

[thirty-two]

Well deserved

 

[BC867]

I am so glad to hear it. And not just because she is the 2nd leading scorer in the WNBA.

Edit: I guess she's leading the league in scoring now, with Griner doing diddly during the
last three quarters of the last game.

 

[Yuma]

DeWanna Bonner leaves Mercury for Sun in sign-and-trade

The Sun sent the Mercury three first-round picks; the Nos. 7 and 10 picks in the 2020 WNBA Draft, which is April 17, and a first-rounder in 2021. Phoenix also has its own draft pick, which is fifth overall.