The WNBA has existed for nearly 30 years, and over that time, numerous women have pushed the game of basketball forward.
Many of these women have helped their teams boast short championship basketball odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
With that said, who are the 15 best WNBA players of all time? Let’s find out.
15 Best WNBA Players of All Time, Ranked
| Rank | Player | Position | Team(s) |
| 1 | A'ja Wilson | Center | Las Vegas Aces |
| 2 | Diana Taurasi | Guard | Phoenix Mercury |
| 3 | Breanna Stewart | Forward | Seattle Storm, New York Liberty |
| 4 | Tamika Catchings | Forward | Indiana Fever |
| 5 | Maya Moore | Forward | Minnesota Lynx |
| 6 | Cynthia Cooper | Guard | Houston Comets |
| 7 | Sheryl Swoopes | Forward/Guard | Houston Comets, Seattle Storm, Tulsa Shock |
| 8 | Lisa Leslie | Center | Los Angeles Sparks |
| 9 | Candace Parker | Forward/Center | Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, Las Vegas Aces |
| 10 | Lauren Jackson | Forward/Center | Seattle Storm |
| 11 | Sue Bird | Guard | Seattle Storm |
| 12 | Sylvia Fowles | Center | Chicago Sky, Minnesota Lynx |
| 13 | Elena Delle Donne | Forward/Guard | Chicago Sky, Washington Mystics |
| 14 | Tina Charles | Center | Connecticut Sun, New York Liberty, Washington Mystics, Atlanta Dream, Seattle Storm, Phoenix Mercury |
| 15 | Napheesa Collier | Forward | Minnesota Lynx |
Who Are the Best WNBA Players Ever?
1. A’ja Wilson
A’ja Wilson is the only player to capitalise on their short WNBA odds of winning MVP four times, unanimously taking home the award in 2024.
The two-time Finals MVP has also helped the Las Vegas Aces win three championships.
2. Diana Taurasi
Diana Taurasi, a fearless competitor and clutch performer, won three championships with the Phoenix Mercury and was named Finals MVP twice.
The 2009 MVP is the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer.
3. Breanna Stewart
Breanna Stewart has won three championships, two with the Seattle Storm and one with the New York Liberty.
The two-time MVP’s two-way versatility and leadership have been an incredible asset for both teams she’s played for.
4. Tamika Catchings
Tamika Catchings led the Indiana Fever to a championship in 2012, winning Finals MVP honours.
The 2011 MVP is also a five-time Defensive Player of the Year honouree.
5. Maya Moore
Maya Moore led the Minnesota Lynx to four championships, earning Finals MVP in 2013.
The 2014 MVP is also a seven-time All-WNBA selection and two-time All-Defensive Team member.
6. Cynthia Cooper
Cynthia Cooper led the Houston Comets to four straight championships (1997-2000), winning Finals MVP in all of those years.
The two-time MVP was also a three-time scoring champion.
7. Sheryl Swoopes
Sheryl Swoopes won four rings with Houston and is the first player in WNBA and NBA history to win three MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards.
8. Lisa Leslie
Lisa Leslie won two championships with the Los Angeles Sparks, winning Finals MVP both times.
The three-time MVP was the first player to dunk in a WNBA game.
9. Candace Parker
Candace Parker is a two-time MVP, the first coming during her rookie season.
The 10-time All-WNBA forward won three championships and is the second player to dunk in a WNBA game.
10. Lauren Jackson
Lauren Jackson won two championships with the Storm, earning Finals MVP honours in 2010.
The three-time MVP was also a Defensive Player of the Year and a three-time scoring champion.
11. Sue Bird
Sue Bird won four championships with the Storm, as she’s the first player to win a championship in three different decades.
The eight-time All-WNBA guard has the most assists in league history.
12. Sylvia Fowles
Sylvia Fowles won two championships with the Lynx, winning Finals MVP both times.
The 2017 MVP is also a four-time Defensive Player of the Year and holds the league’s all-time rebounding record.
13. Elena Delle Donne
Elena Delle Donne helped the Washington Mystics win a championship in 2019.
The two-time MVP became the first WNBA player to join the 50/40/90 club.
14. Tina Charles
Tina Charles has scored the second-most points in WNBA history while also holding it down defensively.
She was named MVP in 2012.
15. Napheesa Collier
Napheesa Collier has helped the Lynx become a well-oiled machine on both ends of the floor.
She finished second in MVP voting in 2024 and 2025.
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