Greatest Female Basketball Players Of All Time 1-17

• Position: SF
• Teams: Indiana Fever (2002-2016)
• Career Stats: 16.1 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 3.3 APG, 2.4 SPG

Major Achievements

• 2012 WNBA champion
• 2012 WNBA Finals MVP
• 2011 WNBA MVP
• 10x WNBA All-Star
• WNBA all-time steals leader

Tamika Catchings dedicated her entire 15-year professional tenure to the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.

She holds the distinction of being one of just 11 women who have earned an Olympic gold medal, an NCAA Championship, a FIBA World Cup gold, and a WNBA Championship. Catchings gained entry into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in the year 2020.

• Position: SG
• Teams:  Phoenix Mercury (2004-present)
• Career Stats: 529 Games, 19.1 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 4.3 APG, .426 FG%

Major Achievements

• 3x WNBA champion (2007, 2009, 2014)
• 2x WNBA Finals MVP (2009, 2014)
• 2009 WNBA MVP
• 10x WNBA All-Star
• 5x WNBA scoring champion

Diana Taurasi's impressive collection of achievements unquestionably secures her spot as a consensual choice for the Top 15 Players of All Time in 2011.

A three-time WNBA champion, ten-time All-Star, and former league MVP, she currently holds the title of the league's all-time leading scorer.

• Position: SF
• Teams: Minnesota Lynx (2011-2018)
• Career Stats: 18.4 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.7 SPG, .453 FG%

Major Achievements

• 4x WNBA champion (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017)
• 2013 WNBA Finals MVP
• 2014 WNBA MVP
• 6x WNBA All-Star
• 2018 WNBA steals leader
• 2014 WNBA scoring leader

Selected as the top pick in 2011, Moore joined the league carrying unprecedented expectations. Surpassing all projections, she emerged as a prominent figure in the WNBA, showcasing remarkable skills across the board.

As the leading force for the Minnesota Lynx, Moore played a pivotal role in securing four WNBA titles.

• Position: SF
• Teams: Houston Comets, Seattle Storm, Tulsa Shock
• Career Stats: 15.0 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.2 APG, 2.0 SPG

Major Achievements

• 4x WNBA champion (1997-2000)
• 3x WNBA MVP (2000, 2002, 2005)
• 6x WNBA All-Star 
• 2x WNBA scoring champion
• 2x WNBA steals leader

Throughout her 12-year tenure in the WNBA, Swoopes achieved remarkable success, securing four championships with the Houston Comets, earning three MVP titles, making six All-Star appearances, and being selected to the First Team five times.

• Position: SG
• Teams: Houston Comets (1997-2000, 2003)
• WNBA Career: 21.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 4.9 APG, .459 FG%

Major Achievements

• 4x WNBA champion (1997-2000)
• 4x WNBA Finals MVP (1997-2000)
• 2x WNBA MVP (1997, 1998)
• 3x WNBA All-Star 
• 3x WNBA scoring champion

Cynthia Cooper, a legend in the WNBA, dominated the court from the 1980s to the 2000s. She led the Houston Comets to four WNBA titles, earning Finals MVP in each one.

With four Olympic medals and induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Cooper's legacy as a game-changer and champion is undeniable.

• Position: C
• Teams: Los Angeles Sparks (1997-2009)
• Career Stats: 17.3 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.4 APG, .470 FG%

Major Achievements

• 2x WNBA champion (2001, 2002)
• 2x WNBA Finals MVP (2001, 2002)
• 3x WNBA MVP (2001, 2004, 2006)
• 8x WNBA All-Star

Towering center Lisa Leslie dominated the court with both power and grace. A four-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA legend, she became the league's first dunker, shattering expectations.

Three MVP awards and two championships with the Los Angeles Sparks speak to her leadership and skill.

• Position: F
• Teams: Allentown Crestettes, New Jersey Gems

Major Achievements

• 1981 WBL scoring leader
• Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
• FIBA World Championship (1979)

Carol Blazejowski was a scoring sensation who dominated the court in the 70s and 80s.

She was the first-ever recipient of the Wade Trophy, led the US to a World Championship, and even played professionally. After hanging up her sneakers, Blazejowski became president and GM of the New York Liberty, helping shape the future of the WNBA.

• Position: PG
• Teams: Seattle Storm (2002-2022)
• WNBA Career: 580 Games, 11.7 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 5.6 APG, 1.3 SPG

Major Achievements

• 4X WNBA champion (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020)
• 13x WNBA All-Star
• 3x WNBA assists leader

Sue Bird, a legend who retired in 2022, is considered one of the WNBA's "Greatest Of All Time".

Dazzling Seattle fans for her entire career, she boasts a record-breaking five Olympic golds, four WNBA titles, and the league's all-time assists crown.

• Position: PF
• Teams: Los Angeles Sparks (2008-2020), Chicago Sky (2021-present)
• WNBA Career: 410 Games, 16.0 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.5 BPG, .479 FG%

Major Achievements

• 3x WNBA champion (2016, 2021, 2023)
• 2016 WNBA Finals MVP
• 2x WNBA MVP (2008, 2013)
• 7x WNBA All-Star
• 2015 WNBA assists leader
• 3x WNBA rebounding leader

Candace Parker, nicknamed "Ace," was selected as the top pick in the 2008 draft.

She has achieved championship victories with both the Los Angeles Sparks and the Chicago Sky, notably earning the Finals MVP title in 2016, two MVP awards and six All-Star appearances.

• Position: C
• Teams: Seattle Storm (2001-2012)
• WNBA Career: 18.9 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1.4 APG, 46.0 FG%

Major Achievements

• 2x WNBA champion (2004, 2010)
• 2010 WNBA Finals MVP
• 3x WNBA MVP (2003, 2007, 2010)
• 7x WNBA All-Star
• 3x WNBA scoring champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
• 2007 WNBA rebounding champion

Lauren Jackson, a celebrated basketball figure from Australia, proudly holds her place as one of the most exceptional female basketball players in history.

Her illustrious career is marked by securing two WNBA titles, clinching four WNBL championships, acquiring five World Championship medals, and achieving numerous scoring titles.

• Position: SF
• Teams: Minnesota Lynx (2006-2019), Los Angeles Sparks (2020)
• WNBA Career: 15.4 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.3 APG, .480 FG%

Major Achievements

• 2x WNBA champion (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017)
• 2011 WNBA Finals MVP
• 8x WNBA All-Star

Seimone Augustus, a name synonymous with clutch shots and smooth moves, dominated the WNBA for over a decade.

Drafted first overall in 2006, she led the Minnesota Lynx to four championships, earning the Finals MVP trophy in 2011. Augustus' scoring prowess was undeniable as her 5,989 career points rank Top 10 in the league.

• Position: C
• Teams: Sacramento Monarchs (1999-2007), Seattle Storm (2008), Indiana Fever (2009)
• WNBA Career: 13.6 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.7 SPG, 50.1 FG%

Major Achievements

• 2005 WNBA champion
• 2005 WNBA Finals MVP
• 1999 WNBN MVP
• 8x WNBA All-Star
• 2x WNBA rebounding champion

Yolanda Griffith has left an enduring mark as one of the WNBA's most exceptional players.

Celebrated for her intense rebounding, Griffith guided the Sacramento Monarchs to a championship victory in 2005 and received the Finals MVP accolade.

• Position: PF
• Teams: Seattle Storm (2016-2022), New York Liberty (2023-present)
• WNBA Career: 183 Games, 20.3 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.9 APG, 1.3 SPG, .473 FG%

Major Achievements

• 2x WNBA champion (2018, 2020)
• 2x WNBA Finals MVP (2018, 2020)
• 2x WNBA MVP (2018, 2023)
• 5x WNBA All-Star
• WNBA scoring leader

Breanna Stewart, a 6'4" forward, is a dominant force in the WNBA. Drafted first overall in 2016, she bagged Rookie of the Year honors and has since become a two-time MVP, two-time WNBA champion, and two-time Finals MVP with the Seattle Storm.

• Position: PF
• Teams: Los Angeles Sparks (2012-present)
• WNBA Career: 355 Games, 16.6 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.5 SPG, .545 FG%

Major Achievements

• 2016 WNBA champion
• 2016 WNBA MVP
• 8x WNBA All-Star

Nneka Ogwumike drafted first overall in 2012, has carved her place among WNBA royalty. The Los Angeles Sparks forward boasts an MVP trophy, a championship ring, and eight All-Star appearances.

Ogwumike has earned her recognition as one of the league's most complete players.

• Position: SF
• Teams: Houston Comets (1997-2008), Los Angeles Sparks (2009-2011), Seattle Storm (2012-2013)
• WNBA Career: 355 Games, 16.6 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.5 SPG, .545 FG%

Major Achievements

• 4x WNBA champion (1997-2000)
• 9x WNBA All-Star

The first selection in the WNBA draft, Tina Thompson, established herself as a champion by guiding the Houston Comets to four consecutive titles.

Besides, she held the record as the league's leading scorer until 2017, accumulating nine All-Star appearances and securing two Olympic gold medals along the way.

• Position: F|G
• Teams: Chicago Sky (2013-2016), Washington Mystics (2017-present)
• WNBA Career: 218 Games, 19.8 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.5 BPG, .474 FG%

Major Achievements

• 2019 WNBA champion
• 2x WNBA MVP (2015, 2019)
• 7x WNBA All-Star
• 2015 WNBA scoring champion

Elena Delle Donne, a 6-foot-5 forward for the Washington Mystics, is a two-time WNBA MVP, champion, and one of the greatest the game has ever seen.

Drafted 2nd overall in 2013, she quickly dominated, becoming Rookie of the Year and joining the exclusive 50-40-90 club in 2019.

• Position: C
• Teams: Phoenix Mercury (2013-present)
• WNBA Career: 254 Games, 17.7 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 1.8 APG, 2.8 BPG, .560 FG%

Major Achievements

• 2014 WNBA champion
• 9x WNBA All-Star
• 2x WNBA scoring champion
• 8x WNBA blocks leader

Towering over the WNBA since 2013, Brittney Griner's impact is undeniable. She has redefined the center position from the first slam in league history to a trophy haul.

Her dominant scoring, shot-blocking, and sheer presence have earned her All-Star nods, global championships, and a place among the league's icons.