Top 25 WNBA Players of All Time
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Top 25 WNBA Players of All Time

In 2021, the WNBA celebrated its 25th anniversary by unveiling the “W25,” a list of the top 25 players in league history. This prestigious group represents the pinnacle of talent, dedication, and impact on the sport. Here’s an overview of some of the most notable players on this list, highlighting their achievements and contributions to the WNBA.

Here is a comprehensive list of the top 25 WNBA players of all time, based on their achievements and contributions to the league:

Top 25 WNBA Players of All Time

1)- Tamika Catchings

  • Position: Small Forward
  • Team: Indiana Fever
  • Achievements: 2012 WNBA Champion, Finals MVP, five-time Defensive Player of the Year, and WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2002.

 

2)- Maya Moore

  • Position: Small Forward
  • Team: Minnesota Lynx
  • Achievements: Four-time WNBA Champion, 2014 WNBA MVP, and three-time All-Star Game MVP.

 

3)- Sheryl Swoopes

  • Position: Small Forward
  • Team: Houston Comets, Seattle Storm
  • Achievements: Four-time WNBA Champion, three-time WNBA MVP, and a pioneer of the league.

 

4)- Diana Taurasi

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Team: Phoenix Mercury
  • Achievements: Three-time WNBA Champion, two-time Finals MVP, and the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer.

 

5)- Lisa Leslie

  • Position: Center
  • Team: Los Angeles Sparks
  • Achievements: Two-time WNBA Champion, three-time WNBA MVP, and four-time Olympic gold medalist.

 

6)- Sue Bird

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Team: Seattle Storm
  • Achievements: Four-time WNBA Champion, 12-time All-Star, and one of the most decorated players in WNBA history.

 

7)- Cynthia Cooper

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Team: Houston Comets
  • Achievements: Four-time WNBA Champion, two-time WNBA MVP, and a pioneer of the league.

 

8)- Sylvia Fowles

  • Position: Center
  • Team: Minnesota Lynx
  • Achievements: Two-time WNBA Champion, 2017 WNBA MVP, and four-time Defensive Player of the Year.

 

9)- Lauren Jackson

  • Position: Center
  • Team: Seattle Storm
  • Achievements: Two-time WNBA Champion, three-time WNBA MVP, and one of the most dominant players in league history.

 

10)- Candace Parker

  • Position: Power Forward
  • Team: Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, Las Vegas Aces
  • Achievements: Three-time WNBA Champion, two-time WNBA MVP, and a versatile player known for her all-around skills.

 

11)- Brittney Griner

  • Position: Center
  • Team: Phoenix Mercury
  • Achievements: 2014 WNBA Champion, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and a dominant force in the league.

 

12)- Tina Charles

  • Position: Center
  • Team: Connecticut Sun, New York Liberty, Washington Mystics
  • Achievements: 2012 WNBA MVP, 2010 Rookie of the Year, and nine-time All-WNBA selection.

 

13)- Elena Delle Donne

  • Position: Forward/Guard
  • Team: Chicago Sky, Washington Mystics
  • Achievements: 2019 WNBA Champion, two-time WNBA MVP, and five-time All-WNBA selection.

 

14)- Yolanda Griffith

  • Position: Center
  • Team: Sacramento Monarchs, Seattle Storm, Indiana Fever
  • Achievements: 2005 WNBA Champion, 1999 WNBA MVP, and five-time All-WNBA selection.

 

15)- Becky Hammon

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Team: New York Liberty, San Antonio Silver Stars
  • Achievements: Four-time All-WNBA selection and a pioneer for women in coaching.

 

16)- Angel McCoughtry

  • Position: Forward/Guard
  • Team: Atlanta Dream, Las Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx
  • Achievements: Six-time All-WNBA selection and eight-time All-Defensive selection.

 

17)- Nneka Ogwumike

  • Position: Power Forward
  • Team: Los Angeles Sparks, Seattle Storm
  • Achievements: 2016 WNBA Champion, 2016 WNBA MVP, and six-time All-WNBA selection.

 

18)- Ticha Penicheiro

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Team: Sacramento Monarchs, Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky
  • Achievements: 2005 WNBA Champion and three-time All-WNBA selection.

 

19)- Cappie Pondexter

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Team: Phoenix Mercury, New York Liberty, Chicago Sky
  • Achievements: Two-time WNBA Champion, 2007 Finals MVP, and four-time All-WNBA selection.

 

20)- Katie Smith

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Team: Minnesota Lynx, Detroit Shock, Washington Mystics
  • Achievements: Two-time WNBA Champion, 2008 Finals MVP, and four-time All-WNBA selection.

 

21)- Seimone Augustus

  • Position: Small Forward
  • Team: Minnesota Lynx, Los Angeles Sparks
  • Achievements: Four-time WNBA Champion, 2011 Finals MVP, and six-time All-WNBA selection.

 

22)- Swin Cash

  • Position: Power Forward
  • Team: Detroit Shock, Seattle Storm, Chicago Sky
  • Achievements: Three-time WNBA Champion, two-time All-WNBA selection, and All-Star Game MVP.

 

23)- Deanna Nolan

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Team: Detroit Shock
  • Achievements: Three-time WNBA Champion and two-time All-WNBA selection.

 

24)- Rebekkah Brunson

  • Position: Power Forward
  • Team: Sacramento Monarchs, Minnesota Lynx
  • Achievements: Five-time WNBA Champion and five-time All-Defensive selection.

 

25)- A’ja Wilson

  • Position: Power Forward
  • Team: Las Vegas Aces
  • Achievements: 2022 WNBA Champion, 2020 WNBA MVP, and four-time All-WNBA selection.

These players have not only achieved remarkable success on the court but have also contributed significantly to the growth and popularity of the WNBA.