Thomas, who was twice a WNBA finalist with the Sun, is yet to win a championship despite consistently being one of the most productive players in the league. New teammate Sabally is also likely to share the same motivation as Thomas, with Copper being the only one amongst the Mercury's new big three to have tasted championship success in the past.
Satou Sabally is one of WNBA's bright young stars, coming off one of her best single-season performances in 2024.