Most Valuable Player
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Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks (33%) Leslie was third in the league in scoring (17.6 points per game), first in rebounding (9.9 rpg) and her team had the best regular season record (25-9). Any questions? Second place: Lauren Jackson, Seattle (22%) Third place: Tina Thompson, Houston (19%) Fan-Faves ’04: Most Valuable Player
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Rookie of the Year
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Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury (66%) Led the Mercury to nine more wins than the year before (from eight to 17), while leading all rookies in scoring with 17.0 points per game. Second place: Alana Beard, Washington (21%) Third place: Lindsay Whalen, Connecticut (10%) Fan-Faves ’04: Rookie of the Year
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Defensive Player of the Year
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Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks (32%) Led the league in blocks per game (2.88), defensive rebounds per game (8.1) and finished in the top 15 in steals (1.47 spg). Second place: Sheryl Swoopes, Houston (28%) Third place: Tamika Catchings, Indiana (17%) Fan-Faves ’04: Defensive Player of the Year
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Coach of the Year
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Mike Thibault, Connecticut Sun (32%) For the second consecutive season, Thibault led the Sun to the postseason. Only this season, the Sun are the top seed in the East. Second place: Anne Donovan, Seattle (24%) Third place: Carrie Graf, Phoenix (23%) Fan-Faves ’04: Coach of the Year
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