16 Years of History

In 2012, the Indiana Fever won their first title and joined the exclusive club of WNBA champions. In the league's first 16 years, eight franchises have won the title --
the Houston Comets (1997-2000),
the Los Angeles Sparks (2001-2002),
the Detroit Shock (2003, 2006, 2008),
the Seattle Storm (2004, 2010),
the Sacramento Monarchs (2005),
the Phoenix Mercury (2007, 2009)
the Minnesota Lynx (2011)
and now the Indiana Fever (2012).
Leslie, Swoopes and Cooper headline the WNBA's 10th Anniversary All-Decade Team as selected by fans, media and basketball historians.
Meet the Players
The original Houston Comets had the right mix of superstars, role players, leadership and heart to build the first dynasty in the history of the WNBA.
10-year players | Memories


THE BEST OF THE BEST

The top stars of the game, both voted in by fans and selected by coaches, represent the Eastern and Western Conferences in this showcase of talent and skills at the midpoint of the season.
2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001

WITH THE FIRST PICK...

The WNBA Draft bridges the gap between a player's college career and the start of her professional career. From top overall picks to late round steals, re-live every selection in history.
All-Time WNBA Draft List | Team-by-Team Draft History

ACKNOWLEDGING TOP PERFORMANCES

At the end of every season, the WNBA honors a select group of individuals with prestigious awards across a broad range of categories, including MVP, top rookie and top coach.
All-WNBA | MVP Awards | Defense | Coach | Postseason Awards History
Lisa Leslie
Lisa Leslie left a lasting mark on the league as she became the first player to ever reach the 6,000 point plateau in her 13 seasons with the Sparks.

A Century in the Making

From Berenson to Bolton, women's hoops has been rising for 100 years.

History of the WNBA

With the best talent in the world, corporate partners and a growing fanbase, the WNBA is here to stay.

The Making of the WNBA

A day-by-day timelime looking at how the most successful women's league was formed.

WNBA MILESTONES

Go day-by-day through the calendar and re-live some of the memorable moments in WNBA history.

WNBA TIMELINE

From 1996 thru today, the WNBA has made its mark and continues to grow with each passing year.

TOP PERFORMANCES

Remember the notable performances, like triple-doubles, 20-point/20-rebound games and dunks.

FRANCHISE HISTORY

View the franchise timeline for a snapshot of league history.

Copyright WNBA Enterprises, LLC. | Turner Sports Interactive, All rights reserved. No portion of WNBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the WNBA.com Privacy Policy / Your California Privacy Rights and Terms of Use.
WNBA.com is part of Turner Sports Digital, part of the Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network.
Advertise on WNBA.com | Career Opportunities | Help