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Meghan L. Hall

Kahleah Copper revealed the simple reason why she asked to move on from the Chicago Sky

Life with the Phoenix Mercury is different for Kahleah Copper. Her mid-free-agency trade was not something she ever imagined, but the chance to elevate was too good to pass up.

Kahleah Cooper spent seven seasons with the Chicago Sky before her February 6 trade to the Phoenix Mercury uprooted her foundation. However, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, during a recent media session, Kahleah revealed that after seeing how Chicago approached free agency, she asked for a trade for the chance to compete and to do what was best for her.

Copper explained that she was happy with the decision to move on. “I’m just glad that we were able to come to an agreement and both come out in a win-win situation,” she said. ” I think it was what’s best.”

Kahleah also shared that having access to top facilities – a common theme from WNBA free agency – was a significant draw in her decision. Here’s what she said about the importance of investing in women:

“I think it’s important to invest in women. Invest in women and you see the results that come out of it. People want to play there. People want to come and be a part of something special like that. But, like I said, that’s something I’ve never experienced. So, seeing those plans and seeing what’s in the works, I’m excited to be able to be there.”

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