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How The Mercury Changed From 1997 To 2007
- The Phoenix Mercury started in 1997 with a 16-12 season and made the playoffs for the first time.
- Penny Taylor, Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter joined the Mercury as key stars in the following years.
- The 2007 season ended in a championship for the Mercury after beating Seattle, San Antonio and Detroit.
- Diana Taurasi emerged as a central figure in the Mercury's championship era.
- The Mercury faced initial playoff success but endured a long playoff drought before 2007.
- The franchise's 2007 title run included defeating the Detroit Shock, the reigning champions.
- Other notable players contributing to early success included Bridget Pettis and Jennifer Gillom.
- The Mercury later added Tangela Smith and Kelly Miller to strengthen the roster.
- The article links the 1997 and 2007 teams as landmark periods in Mercury history.
- The Mercury are portrayed as a franchise that would shape its future through strong leadership and talent.
- The story emphasizes the 2007 championship as a culmination of a decade of growth.
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