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 what about the other names on this list? Courtney Vandersloot & Elena Delle Donne, what do you think? Although you will have to make your decision about these players, I have put together a short list that includes the top 10 women's NBA players.
Diana Taurasi
You can look at Diana Taurasi's resume to see if you need any convincing that she is the best WNBA basketball players. This All-Star has won numerous trophies, including the MVP Award and scoring title. Diana has won three championships, two Finals MVP award awards and 14 All WNBA selections. It makes her one the most talented players in the league.
Breanna Stewart
The Seattle Storm are back in the Finals for the 2nd consecutive year. Breanna Stearn is one of the top players in the WNBA. She was a two-time Finals MVP and was widely regarded as the best player in the league by the time she recovered from an Achilles injury. After winning the NBA's 2018 WNBA championship, she was named the league MVP in 2017 and the Finals MVP in 2018.
Courtney Vandersloot
Vandersloot made it possible for the Seattle Sky to return to the playoffs by 2021. She had been out of the league for four years after the departure Elena Delle Donne. Vandersloot averaged 8.6 assists per match that season, leading the league in this 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 in terms of points per game. Vandersloot averaged 10.2 assists per match in the postseason.
Elena Delle Donne
Many women will argue about Elena Delle Donne's ability to play WLBA well, but the evidence shows that she is. 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 shooting percentage was so impressive that she became the first player to win two MVPs on different teams. Her efforts helped the Mystics reach the top of the playoffs and first place in the league. Her performances earned her 12 vote.
Allie Quigley
Allie Quigley is a highly skilled and intelligent player in women's basketball. Her intelligence and mental toughness make her an indispensable player. In the playoffs, she hit the game-winning shot for Chicago Sky. Quigley dribbled to the basket and was surrounded by 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
During her career, Tamika Catchings has racked up an incredible number of stats, ranking her as one of the best players in the WNBA. She holds the all-time record for steals and ranks third among career points with 7,380. She was also awarded WNBA Player-of-the Year and three other league awards. Catchings is one of WNBA's most decorated players and will be inducted into Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2021.
Tina Charles
Tina Charles was the No. 1 pick in 2010. Tina Charles was the No. 1 overall pick in WNBA draft. She won the league's Rookie of Year award while playing for the Connecticut Sun. In her rookie season, she also set league records in double-doubles as well as rebounds. Charles won her first Olympic gold medal after her breakout season. She was also named WNBA MVP.