After months of anticipation and guessing, the wait is finally over and the 2004 WNBA Draft is here! The Phoenix Mercury picked first, followed by the Washington Mystics and Charlotte Sting. In addition to watching live coverage of the 2004 WNBA Draft on ESPN and NBA TV, fans also spent the day with WNBA.com and followed all of the action on a live chat.

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2003, but things began to change in 2004. They brought in two new stars, and a few years later, they helped the franchise win its first championship. Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor came to Phoenix as the franchise brought ...

The Phoenix Mercury struck gold in 2004. They finished the 2003 season with a record of 8-26, and later on, they won the lottery. The Mercury received the first pick, and they selected Diana Taurasi. Taurasi attended UConn, and she helped them win three ...