The Phoenix Mercury are down 2-0 in the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces , but if there is a player who can lead her team to a comeback in the league's first ever best-of-seven series, it is Alyssa Thomas.

Thomas is versatile, physical and a strong playmaker. She is averaging 18.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.8 steals in these playoffs, and is often referred to as a "point forward" due to her unique skills and 6-foot-2 frame. However, what might help Phoenix the most in its comeback quest is her competitive spirit.

"She's the ultimate competitor," Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts said. "I don't know if I've ever been around anyone quite like her in my whole (life), and I grew up in the gym. My dad was a high school coach, right? I've been around a lot of players,

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