Correlation doesn’t always equal causation in basketball’s complex game, but as the Phoenix Mercury continue to cruise to an elite record despite being No. 1 in nearly every rookie statistic, one takeaway prevails: these aren’t your average first-year players. One of Phoenix’s six fearless freshmen in 2025, Laksa steps to her WNBA debut moment with a veteran’s coolness, filling the lane perfectly in transition before eventually finding her patience rewarded through a wide-open spot-up triple. May 21, 2025’s victory over the L.A. Sparks became known for many things, chief among them being the deep-range showcase put on by the Mercury’s new additions. No. 1 in 3-pointers among rookies for the time being, Laksa’s individual greatness on the night became a key reason why, as the Latvian guard compiled nine points (on three triples) to go alongside a versatile three-rebound, four-assist, two-steal contribution. · May 22, 2025