Alyssa Thomas’ influence gets glowing review from Mercury newcomers

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PHOENIX– The more that players trickle into the Phoenix Mercury roster, the more that Alyssa Thomas ’s influence on the organization becomes paramount.

As soon as Thomas re-signed with the Mercury , the organization knew that another WNBA Finals run was possible. So much so that general manager Nick U’Ren continues to build the ideal team around her: shooters, playmaking, and versatile positionless players.

Valériane Ayayi and Kyara Linskens fit into this equation. The latter is more of a traditional big but is someone who can easily stretch the floor. Meanwhile, Ayayi is seen as a playmaking forward with a knack for defensive versatility.

The latter played with Thomas on their respective overseas team, ZVVZ USK Prague.