I know many of you are shocked right now. Yes, I’m a guy that watches WNBA games. From 2000-2002, I used to follow women’s basketball consistently. I still tune in once in a blue, but not as much as before. Here are some of my favorite WNBA players:
Teresa Weatherspoon: Spoon is undoubtedly the heart and soul of those New York Liberty teams and one of the greatest Liberty players of all time. She wasn’t too much of a scorer. She was known for her tenacious defense and fiery play. No one can’t forget about her half-court buzzer-beater shot in Game 2 of the 1999 WNBA Finals against the Houston Comets. “The Shot” became the most significant moment of her career. Unfortunately, Liberty wasn’t able to win a title during the Weatherspoon era. New York Liberty lost three championships to the Houston Comets. Ugh, it makes me sick to my stomach. Comets were fortunate to have the big three: Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson. Overall, I’ll never forget Teresa’s impact on the game of basketball. She is a 2-time Defensive Player of the Year, 5-time WNBA All-Star, and 4-time All-WNBA Second Team. Last but not least, a Hall of Famer.
Tamika Catchings: Anyone who has played under the Tennessee legend head coach Pat Summit knows that she will bring out the best in you-you are destined for greatness. Summitt did that for Tamika. Ms. Indiana Fever is one of the greatest WNBA players I’ve ever seen. Catchings spent her 15-year career with the Indiana Fever and served as President of the WNBA Players Association from 2012 to 2016. Tamika Catchings is a prolific scorer, as well as a rebounder, ball handler, and defender. Catchings helped bring Fever a championship in 2012 when they defeated the reigning champion Minnesota Lynx, three games to 1. She was named the MVP. Catchings was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020. Here are more of her career accomplishments: 2011 WNBA MVP, 12-time All-WNBA team, 5-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, 12-time All-Defensive Team, 7-time WNBA steals leader, 2002 WNBA Rookie of the Year.
Honorable Mention: Tina Thompson, Lisa Leslie, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Candace Parker.
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