Where are the Mercury's Alyssa Thomas, coach in WNBA 2026 GM survey?
The WNBA's 2026 general manager survey was revealed May 5.
Phoenix Mercury players Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, along with third-year coach Nate Tibbetts and his assistant Kristi Toliver, earned votes in the 2026 WNBA GM survey questions released May 5. The survey tallied responses from the league's 15 general managers, who were asked 42 questions to assess the best teams, players, coaches, offseason moves and more, prior to tip-off of the league’s 30th season. GMs weren't allowed to handpick from their own team or personnel.
Among the questions was, "Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments? " Thomas came in No. 2 behind A'ja Wilson of the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.
Wilson came in No. 1 in many categories and is a favorite to win her record-fifth league MVP award this season. When asked to identify the best defensive player, Thomas came in No.
3, behind Wilson (No. 1) and Gabby Williams (No. 2) of the Golden State Valkyries .