{"id":462888,"date":"2026-02-11T21:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/462888\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T21:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:10:12","slug":"phoenix-mercury-star-satou-sabally-brings-cross-league-support-for-valley-suns-on-tuesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/462888\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally brings cross-league support for Valley Suns on Tuesday"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TEMPE \u2014 The Valley Suns welcomed a special guest on Tuesday during their 106-104 comeback win over the Westchester Knicks, someone who has quickly made it a habit to support Arizona sports since arriving in the desert.<\/p>\n

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Sep 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) reacts after a shot against the Los Angeles Sparks during the second half of a WNBA game at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally sat courtside for the Suns game, taking in the action as the team rallied from a double-digit deficit. Her presence was a reminder that Arizona athletes often show up for one another across leagues.<\/p>\n

Just recently, Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker visited Tempe to check out the G League on Jan. 25, and other Suns players have made appearances earlier in the season, further highlighting the connection between professional teams in the state.<\/p>\n

Head coach Paul Jesperson said the support from visiting Arizona athletes does not go unnoticed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose guys love that, they feed off that. It gets them a little spark, especially when you get in these dog days.\u201d<\/p>\n

Valley Suns head coach Paul Jesperson on what the Valley inter-league support means to his team.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThose guys love that,\u201d he said postgame on what it means for these athletes to show up and support his group. \u201cIt gets them a little spark, especially when you get in these dog days of the season where you\u2019re playing every other day\u2026 We appreciate the support. We\u2019ll support them wherever we get the opportunity as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Nov 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (left) and Satou Sabally sit court side of the Phoenix Suns game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Sabally, in particular, has been very open about her desire to support local teams and foster connections across Arizona sports. Since arriving in the desert, she has attended Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks games, met with Phoenix Rising players, and engaged with fans, creating a strong inter-league bond and helping raise awareness for teams outside of the WNBA.<\/p>\n

Her involvement has made a visible impact, showcasing her dedication to bringing Arizona sports communities together and drawing more eyes to different professional leagues in the state.<\/p>\n

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Oct 22, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns and Valley Suns guard Koby Brea against the Sacramento Kings at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The Valley Suns will look to carry Tuesday\u2019s momentum and energy into Thursday\u2019s game against the Salt Lake City Stars on Feb. 12 at 12 p.m.<\/p>\n

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\nWendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde<\/p>\n

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