If you're a woman who enjoys playing basketball, you've probably considered Diana Taurasi or Breanna Stewart to be the best women's basketball player. But who is the other player on the list, anyway? What about Courtney Vandersloot and Elena Delle Donne? These players will be up to you to decide, but I have made a brief list of the best 10 women's basketball athletes for your consideration.
Diana Taurasi
If you are looking for an argument for why Diana Taurasi is the best WNBA basketball player, it may be best to look at her resume. This All-Star has accumulated a impressive list of trophies that includes the MVP and scoring titles. Diana has also won three championships, two Finals MVP awards, and 14 All-WNBA selections, making her one of the best players in the league.
Breanna Stewart
For the second consecutive year, the Seattle Storm have reached the Finals. Breanna Stewart is one the most respected players in the WNBA. The two-time Finals MVP was in the MVP conversation coming out of the Olympic Games in 2016, and by the time she rolled back from an Achilles injury to win the title, she was widely considered the best player in the league. She was named the Finals MVP and league MVP for this year. In 2018, she was even considered the best player worldwide after winning the NBA's inaugural WNBA championship.
Courtney Vandersloot
Vandersloot was instrumental in the Seattle Sky's return to the playoffs in 2021 after they had missed four years due the departure of Elena Delle Donne. She averaged 8.6 assists per games that season and led all league players in that category. She was the league's leading assist per game leader in 2014 and 2015. In 2015, she also became the first WNBA athlete to average more than nine assists per games. She was also the league’s best player for points per minute. Vandersloot averaged 10.2 assists per match in the postseason.
Elena Delle Donne
While many women may debate whether Elena Delle Donne plays the best WLBA, the evidence is clear. The ex-Duke star had an historic season in Washington. Not only did she become the first WNBA player to shoot over 50% from the field, but she also shot over 40% from behind the 3-point line. Her impressive shooting percentage made her the first player to win both MVPs for two different teams. Her performance helped the Mystics to finish first in league play and win the playoffs. Her performances earned her twelve votes.
Allie Quigley
Allie Quigley is a highly skilled and intelligent player in women's basketball. Her mental toughness as well as intelligence make her a valuable player. She once hit the game-winning shot as a Chicago Sky player in the playoffs. Quigley dribbled toward the basket and was soon surrounded two defenders. She quickly used the momentum created by her defenders to jump up for a mid-range jumper. She pulled up and fired elbow-toelbow, sinking the shot.
Tamika Catchings
Tamika's career has been filled with incredible stats. She is considered one of the top players in WNBA. She is the leader in steals, and third in career point with 7,380. She has won the WNBA Player Award and three other league awards. Catchings is the most decorated player in the WNBA, and she will be inducted in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (2020).
Tina Charles
In 2010, Tina Charles was selected as the No. Tina Charles was the number 1 overall pick of the WNBA draft. She won the league Rookie Of The Year award after playing in Connecticut Sun. In her rookie season, she also set league records in double-doubles as well as rebounds. Charles won her Olympic debut gold medal and was named WNBA MVP.