DeWanna Bonner gave 3 reasons in crunch time for why she deserves more playing time

The Indiana Fever's turbulent and thrilling game against the Connecticut Sun was at times messy and at others completely riddled with anxiety. Despite the team's 85-83 loss, the Fever enjoyed a 14-0 run in the last quarter that kept fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on their feet and almost won them the game.

That effort was thanks in large part to league vet DeWanna Bonner, who hit a series of threes against her former team and reminded Fever fans of exactly why the team signed her this year.

Bonner has often demonstrated the ability to immediately fire up the offense, something that was showcased as the Fever attempted to wage a comeback.

Though she's had a slow start to the 2025 WNBA season, Coach White knows enough about Bonner to trust her to come through when she's needed, and that's exactly what she did last night.

DeWanna Bonner was sought for her versatility

The Fever signed Bonner because she's an incredibly versatile hooper: her offense is powerful, she's defensively strong, and she knows how to get the ball right where it needs to be. She's in her 16th season in the league, which means she also brings a tremendous amount of insight and experience to her teammates.

Signing Bonner was like taking a Mario tube for the Fever in terms of experience gained. Despite her slower start this season, she is the best defender among the Fever's likely starters and also a player who can easily run both ends of the floor. Her length helps the team and she's quick to move into gaps that others haven't even spotted yet.

The fourth quarter of the Fever vs. Sun gave Bonner the spotlight

At no point was all of this more apparent than the fourth quarter of last night's game, when Bonner showed exactly why she's a crucial part of the Fever this season: her versatility, her ability to hit a 3 when she needs to, and the way she can move the ball. The last element turned out to be a significant boost for the Fever after both Syd Colson and Sophie Cunningham exited the game due to injury, leaving the team without an effective general on the floor.

With injuries plaguing Caitlin Clark and now Colson and Cunningham, the Fever's veterans have to step up and remind fans (and the rest of the league) why they're in Indianapolis in the first place. Perhaps more than anyone, Bonner made it clear last night she's more than ready to meet that challenge.