The Benefits of Playing with Alyssa Thomas

Forward Alyssa Thomas, who now was traded to the Phoenix Mercury has had a great career, but it has gone overlooked. What makes Thomas so good and what are some benefits playing with her? (Credit: AP News)

If you are like me, you know a lot of the top WNBA players. Names like Aja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum, Cameron Brink, Maya Moore, and Candance Parker ring a familiar bell. Even with new players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers are getting more attention. But the player in my opinion that gets lost in the spotlight is Alyssa Thomas. Selected fourth overall in the 2014 WNBA draft, Thomas has had a nice career in the W. She has spent her entire career so far with the team, until this offseason. But what are some benefits of playing with her? We will be talking about her today.

Well, coming from the University of Maryland, Thomas is the all-time leader in scoring, rebounding, and in producing double-doubles. That goes for both the men and women. She even left the university with six triple-doubles. She is highly talented as an all-around athlete that gives both a superior effort on both sides of the ball. One thing to know about her is that she has an unorthodox shot. She often shoots the ball one-handed like a waiter who holds a tray of food. But it has been highly effective. She is extremely tough and durable and that was seen when she dislocated her right shoulder in Game 2 of a postseason matchup against the Las Vegas Aces. She returned the next game, scoring 23 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.