LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Cappie Pondexter #23 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates after hitting a basket against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots against Venessa Hayden #55 of the Los Angeles Sparks on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Shannon Bobbitt #6 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives against Temeka Johnson #2 of the Phoenix Mercury on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks before the game against the Phoenix Mercury on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Temeka Johnson #2 and Cappie Pondexter #23 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrate against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Marie Ferdinand-Harris #24 of the Los Angeles Sparks gets to the hoop against Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Noelle Quinn #45 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots against the Phoenix Mercury on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Temeka Johnson #2 of the Phoenix Mercury gets to the hoop against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Betty Lennox #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks puts up a shot against Kelly Mazzante #33 of the Phoenix Mercury on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Cappie Pondexter #23 of the Phoenix Mercury drives against Shannon Bobbitt #6 of the Los Angeles Sparks on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

DeMar DeRozan, drafted ninth overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association, watches second half action at the Los Angeles Sparks-Phoenix Mercury WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, July 5, 2009.

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates with her teammates against the Phoenix Mercury on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury passes against Marie Ferdinand-Harris #24 and Tina Thompson #32 of the Los Angeles Sparks on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Temeka Johnson #2 of the Phoenix Mercury drives against Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Cappie Pondexter #23 of the Phoenix Mercury gets to the hoop against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Candace parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks for the ball against the Phoenix Mercury on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Cappie Pondexter #23 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots against Betty Lennox #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Cappie Pondexter #23 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks warming up before the game against the Phoenix Mercury on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JULY 5: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks warming up before the game against the Phoenix Mercury on July 5, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - JULY 1: Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the Phoenix Suns enjoys watching the Phoenix Mercury against the Seattle Storm in an WNBA game played on July 1, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - JULY 1: Cappie Pondexter #23 and Tangela Smith #50 of the Phoenix Mercury battle for a rebound against Camille Little #20 of the Seattle Storm in an WNBA game played on July 1, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - JULY 1: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles against the Seattle Storm in an WNBA game played on July 1, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - JULY 1: Tangela Smith #2 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots against Swin Cash #2 of the Seattle Storm in an WNBA game played on July 1, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - JULY 1: Lauren Jackson #15 of the Seattle Storm shoots against Le'coe Willingham #43 of the Phoenix Mercury in an WNBA game played on July 1, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - JULY 1: Cappie Pondexter #23 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots against the Seattle Storm in an WNBA game played on July 1, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - JULY 1: Cappie Pondexter #23 of the Phoenix Mercury battles for a loose ball against Tanisha Wright #30 of the Seattle Storm in an WNBA game played on July 1, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - JULY 1: Cappie Pondexter #23 of the Phoenix Mercury passes against Camille Little #20 and Tanisha Wright #30 of the Seattle Storm in an WNBA game played on July 1, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - JULY 1: Tanisha Wright #30 of the Seattle Storm dribbles against DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury in an WNBA game played on July 1, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - JULY 1: Nicole Ohlde #30 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots against Lauren Jackson #15 of the Seattle Storm in an WNBA game played on July 1, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)