By Ben York, PhoenixMercury.com
Posted: Nov. 7, 2012
Professional athletes get asked a lot of questions.
A lot of the same questions, that is.
Thats why we at PhoenixMercury.com want to break the mold a bit. Sure, we detail the Xs and Os of womens basketball when applicable, but every so often we want to give fans a unique look into the minds of Mercury players.
Today, its Mercury fan-favorite DeWanna Bonners turn.
This should come as no surprise to the X-Factor, but Bonner is currently lighting things up in Russia playing for Nadezhda Orenburg.
In fact, today (Nov. 7), she just hit a last-second layup to give Nadezhda a stunning 65-64 victory over the Turkish club Fenerbahce (Cappie Pondexter, Angel McCoughtry).
So, without any further ado, lets get to know the real DeWanna Bonner.
DeWanna Bonner [laughs] I was grocery shopping and eating M&Ms.
PhoenixMercury.com Interesting. What was the last thing you watched on TV?
DeWanna Bonner Modern Family.
PhoenixMercury.com Love that show. When was the last time you laughed really hard?
DeWanna Bonner Just like two seconds ago because I'm trying to tell my driver I need to go to the store and he took me home instead. He never understands me! LOL!
PhoenixMercury.com Ah, the overseas life. What was the last film you saw?
DeWanna Bonner Umm, its been a while. Im more into television shows than movies. Unless game film counts
PhoenixMercury.com Game film definitely counts. Do you like to dance?
DeWanna Bonner I love to dance and will dance circles around people!
PhoenixMercury.com Who was the most recent person that called you?
DeWanna Bonner Well, being overseas, my phone doesnt ring much. So, Id probably have to say my mom was the last person to call me.
PhoenixMercury.com Type of music you like most?
DeWanna Bonner I like a little bit of everything. But right now I'm really into Taylor Swift.
PhoenixMercury.com Type of music you dislike most?
DeWanna Bonner I probably dislike country the most! Dont take it personal
PhoenixMercury.com Kind of ironic, DB. What was the last thing you bought?
DeWanna Bonner I just bought way too many groceries, like, five minutes ago. My bags are soooo heavy! Help! Anyone!
PhoenixMercury.com If you could eat lunch with any celebrity, who would it be?
DeWanna Bonner This is a tough question since I have so many to name. Okay, I would definitely name a couple of my Mercury teammates but I have lunch with them often so I'm going to go with any Modern Family character they are hilarious to me! My favorite is Luke so I would love to have lunch with him because I hear he is a genius.
PhoenixMercury.com Who sent the last text message you received?
DeWanna Bonner My sister.
PhoenixMercury.com Well be respectful and wont ask what the message said. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
DeWanna Bonner I'm more of an online shopper, but probably Saks [Fifth Avenue].
PhoenixMercury.com Is your glass half empty or half full?
DeWanna Bonner Definitely half full.
PhoenixMercury.com Doesnt surprise us one bit. Are you a good cook?
DeWanna Bonner You know, I'm learning. Ive been trying to learn for quite a while [laughs]. However, I think my cooking is good.
PhoenixMercury.com What was the name of your first pet?
DeWanna Bonner Mills Jacie Bonner. Yes, I gave her a middle name [laughs].
PhoenixMercury.com Great name! What time do you get up in the morning?
DeWanna Bonner Umm, you know.like 30 minutes before its time to leave for practice. Which is terrible because Im always late! And I am definitely not a morning person so it takes me a while to wake up.
PhoenixMercury.com What do you do most when you are bored?
DeWanna Bonner Well, I'm currently in school to get my masters degree so I don't have time to get bored anymore [laughs]. If anyones wondering, I attend Grand Canyon University and I love it!
PhoenixMercury.com Congrats on pursuing your masters degree; that's awesome! Staying with the education theme (kind of), which came first, the chicken or the egg?
DeWanna Bonner [long pause]I'm going to say the chicken.
PhoenixMercury.com How many keys on your key ring?
DeWanna Bonner Just two. This is a funny question because I always ask my mom this. She has so many keys and I dont understand why. But if I ask her for a certain key she goes straight to it!
PhoenixMercury.com Can you close your eyes and raise your eyebrows at the same time?
DeWanna Bonner I just tried it and, surprisingly, I can! Does that mean something? [laughs]
PhoenixMercury.com Im not sure what it means, but its probably something good. How many times do you let the phone ring before you answer it?
DeWanna Bonner Oh, just until the name pops up on the screen.
PhoenixMercury.com What is your best childhood memory?
DeWanna Bonner Of course it has to do with basketball winning our middle school championship. So exciting back then.
PhoenixMercury.com Wed love to see pictures. Final question: In your opinion, what is most important in life?
DeWanna Bonner To have fun and live everyday like its your last. Also, make sure you share it with the people you love.