The Phoenix Mercury drafted Diana Taurasi in 2004, and in her first season, the team finished 17-17. In her second year, the Mercury finished 16-18, and they landed the second pick in the 2006 WNBA Draft. Phoenix drafted a special player that year, as they added Cappie Pondexter . Pondexter had an excellent rookie year, as she averaged 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals. After a successful rookie season, the Mercury guard continued to flourish. She helped the team win its first championship, she won Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP), and she helped the Mercury win another championship in 2009. Then, when Phoenix traded her, she still played well. Whether it was with the New York Liberty, the Chicago Sky or elsewhere, Pondexter still contributed . She was one of the best players in what was a talented draft class. When it came to her rookie season, Pondexter made the All-Rookie Team alongside Seimone Augustus, Candice Dupree, Sophia Young and Monique Currie. This class had a lot of success,
