Postseason Awards: 2002
All-WNBA First Team
Tamika Catchings, Forward, Indiana Fever
Sheryl Swoopes, Forward, Houston Comets
Lisa Leslie, Center, Los Angeles Sparks
Sue Bird, Guard, Seattle Storm
Mwadi Mabika, Guard, Los Angeles Sparks
All-WNBA Second Team
Tina Thompson, Forward, Houston Comets
Chamique Holdsclaw, Forward, Washington Mystics
Tari Phillips, Center, New York Liberty
Katie Smith, Guard, Minnesota Lynx
Shannon Johnson, Guard, Orlando Miracle
Defensive Player of the Year
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
Coach of the Year
Marianne Stanley, Washington Mystics
WNBA Most Valuable Player presented by Buick:
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
Rookie of the Year
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever
Most Improved Player
Coco Miller, Washington Mystics
Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award presented by AIG VALIC
Jennifer Gillom, Phoenix Mercury
Bud Light Peak Performers
Scoring: Chamique Holdsclaw, Washington Mystics
Rebounding: Chamique Holdsclaw, Washington Mystics