Defensive Player of the Year

2012
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever

2011
Sylvia Fowles, Chicago Sky

2010
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever

2009
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever

2008
Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks

2007
Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm

2006
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever

2005
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever

2004
Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks

2003
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets

2002
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets

2001
Debbie Black , Miami Sol

2000
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets

1999
Yolanda Griffith, Sacramento Monarchs

1998
Teresa Weatherspoon, New York Liberty

1997
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Video

Fever Visit the White House

The Indiana Fever visited the White House to be honored for their 2012 WNBA Championship.

Fever vs. Mystics

Ivory Latta scores 17 points, Crystal Langhorne adds 16 points as the Mystics hold on to defeat the Fever.

Sky vs. Dream

Angel McCoutry scores 23 points, Erica De Souza records a double-double as the Dream defeat the Sky.

Silver Stars vs. Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike scores 16 points, Candace Parker and Krisit Toliver each add 13 points and six assists as the Sparks defeat the Silver Stars.

Sparks vs. Mercury

Diana Taurasi scores 34 points, DeWanna Bonner has 23 points and 12 rebounds and the Mercury pull away in the second half for the win over the Sparks.