Ranking top 25 women's basketball players of 21st century
As we look back on nearly a quarter-century of amazing growth in women's basketball, who have been the best players from 2000 until now?
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No.5: Lisa Leslie
Two-time WNBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, three-time Olympic gold medalist, three-time WNBA MVP, two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, seven-time All-WNBA first team, Basketball Hall of Famer.
No.4: Candance Parker
Three-time WNBA champion, 2016 Finals MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist, two-time WNBA MVP, seven-time All-WNBA first team, 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year, 2020 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, two-time NCAA champion, two-time Final Four Most Outstanding Player, 2007 Wade Trophy winner.
No.3: Maya Moore
Four-time WNBA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, 2014 WNBA MVP, 2013 Finals MVP, five-time All-WNBA first team, 2011 WNBA Rookie of the Year, two-time NCAA champion, 2010 Final Four Most Outstanding Player, three-time Wade Trophy winner.
No.2: Tamika Catchings
2012 WNBA champion and Finals MVP, four-time Olympic gold medalist, 2011 WNBA MVP, five-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, 10-time WNBA All-Defensive first team, seven-time All-WNBA first team, WNBA career steals leader, 2002 WNBA Rookie of the Year, Basketball Hall of Famer.
No.1: Diana Taurasi
Three-time WNBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, five-time Olympic gold medalist, 2009 WNBA MVP, 10-time All-WNBA first team, 2004 Rookie of the Year, WNBA's leading career scorer and 3-point shooter, three-time NCAA champion, two-time Final Four Most Outstanding Player, 2003 Wade Trophy winner.
