The WNBA’s Most Valuable Players: A Legacy of Excellence
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has a rich history of talented players who have dominated the court and inspired fans around the world. From the pioneering days of women’s basketball to the present, the WNBA has consistently produced exceptional athletes who have left an indelible mark on the sport.
Each year, a panel of esteemed sportswriters and broadcasters gathers to vote on the WNBA’s annual regular-season awards, including the coveted Most Valuable Player (MVP) title. This prestigious honor is bestowed upon the player who has demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and dedication to their team throughout the season.
In recent years, A’ja Wilson has made history by becoming the second unanimous MVP in league history, joining an elite group of women who have achieved this impressive feat. Here is a list of the remarkable players who have been named WNBA MVP:
2024: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
2023: Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty
2022: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
2021: Jonquel Jones, Connecticut Sun
2020: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
2019: Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics
2018: Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm
2017: Sylvia Fowles, Minnesota Lynx
2016: Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles Sparks
2015: Elena Delle Donne, Chicago Sky
2014: Maya Moore, Minnesota Lynx
2013: Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks
2012: Tina Charles, Connecticut Sun
2011: Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever
2010: Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
2009: Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury
2008: Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks
2007: Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
2006: Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks
2005: Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
2004: Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks
2003: Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
2002: Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
2001: Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks
2000: Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
1999: Yolanda Griffith, Sacramento Monarchs
1998: Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets
1997: Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets
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