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The Best WNBA Players Right Now
The Top 25 WNBA Players of 2023
The 2023 WNBA season is halfway through, and it's time to take a look at the best players in the league. ESPN has released its preseason list of the top 25 players, and three former MVPs lead the way.
The Aces, Sky, and Sun each have four players in the top 25, while the Storm and Lynx each have three. The Sparks, Liberty, and Wings each have two players in the top 25, while the Fever, Dream, and Mystics each have one.
Here are the top 10 players in ESPN's preseason list:
- A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
- Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm
- Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics
- Candace Parker, Chicago Sky
- Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles Sparks
- Jonquel Jones, Connecticut Sun
- Jewell Loyd, Seattle Storm
- Sylvia Fowles, Minnesota Lynx
- Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury
- Skylar Diggins-Smith, Phoenix Mercury
Is Indiana Fever Rookie Caitlin Clark Among the Top 20?
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is one of the most exciting young players in the WNBA. The 6-foot-1 guard was a two-time national champion at Iowa and is averaging 15.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game in her rookie season.
Clark is not yet in the top 20 in ESPN's preseason list, but she is certainly a player to watch. She has the potential to be one of the best players in the league in the years to come.
The Best Offensive Players in WNBA History
Diana Taurasi is widely considered to be the best offensive player in WNBA history. The 6-foot-1 guard has won three MVP awards, three scoring titles, and two WNBA championships.
Taurasi is known for her incredible shooting ability. She is the WNBA's all-time leading scorer and has made more three-pointers than any other player in league history.
Other great offensive players in WNBA history include Elena Delle Donne, Breanna Stewart, Candace Parker, and Sheryl Swoopes.
The Most Complete Basketball Players in WNBA History
Tamika Catchings is widely considered to be the most complete basketball player in WNBA history. The 6-foot-1 forward won four Defensive Player of the Year awards, four All-WNBA First Team selections, and a WNBA championship.
Catchings was known for her all-around game. She was a great scorer, rebounder, passer, and defender.
Other great all-around players in WNBA history include Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, Candace Parker, and Diana Taurasi.