Liputan6.com, Jakarta American professional basketball star Alyssa Thomas once again took center stage in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). In September 2025, Thomas led her team, the Phoenix Mercury, to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs. AdvertisementThis vital contribution secured the Phoenix Mercury's victory over the defending champion New York Liberty, securing their place in the final four of the world's most prestigious women's basketball competition. The 2025 season was indeed a special year for Alyssa Thomas. In addition to leading her team in the crucial playoff phase, she was also recognized as a strong candidate for the WNBA MVP.