Season Story
The 2021 season delivered one of the most memorable postseasons in recent memory, capped by a surprising championship run. The Chicago Sky claimed the title, defeating the Phoenix Mercury 3-1 in the finals, with Kahleah Copper earning Finals MVP honors for her performance in the series. During the regular season, the Connecticut Sun posted the league's best record at 26-6, though they were unable to translate that success into a championship. Jonquel Jones was named Season MVP, backing up the honor with a league-leading 11.2 rebounds per game. Other statistical leaders included Tina Charles, who topped the league in scoring at 23.4 points per game, Courtney Vandersloot, who led all players with 8.6 assists per game, Brittney Sykes, who paced the league with 1.8 steals per game, and Brittney Griner, who led in blocks with 1.9 per game. Across the league's 12 teams, the season featured strong individual performances throughout, but ultimately it was Chicago's postseason surge that defined the year, as the Sky overcame a Mercury team looking for its own title to bring the championship to Chicago for the first time.
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