PHOENIX– Despite the Phoenix Mercury being swept in the 2025 WNBA Finals by the Las Vegas Aces, it didn’t sway Kahleah Copper’s confidence. Funny enough, it seemed that she was in good spirits the moment she stepped into the press conference room. Even with the obvious disappointment, there was a sense of clarity. After reflecting on Phoenix’s journey, Copper shared her message to her team as they watched the Aces celebrate. “I wanted us to feel it, I wanted us to hear the celebrations,” Copper said postgame. “I want us to really feel the moment, feel the hurt, and hear what was the celebration and to let it just fuel us for the future.” Copper has been on both sides of the WNBA Finals. She won in 2021 with the Chicago Sky, where she took home the Finals MVP. Now, she’s on the losing end of it. However, her personal journey was arguably the toughest of her career. She endured two injuries that sidelined her for extended periods. While going through that, Copper gained some perspective that the Mercury needed
