Dream Make Debut, Add Championship-Winning Player From Phoenix

Before the Golden State Valkyries entered the league, the Atlanta Dream was the last team to have an expansion draft. They made their debut in 2008, and to prepare for the season, they added talent from other teams. Carla Thomas was Atlanta’s first pick, and she played for the Chicago Sky. The Dream continued to add talent, and with their ninth pick, they added Jennifer Lacy. Before being drafted, Lacy played for the Phoenix Mercury . She went undrafted, and she signed a deal with the Mercury before the start of the 2006 season. Lacy averaged 4.9 points and 3.1 rebounds that year, and she played 33 games. The following year, Lacy averaged 1.8 points and a rebound. The Mercury had a great season, as they won their first championship. Phoenix defeated the Seattle Storm and the San Antonio Silver Stars in the first two rounds, and after beating the Detroit Shock, the Mercury made history. Lacy won a championship, and she headed to Atlanta in 2008 due to the draft. She spent two years with the Dream, and in herRead More