WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
In 2025, C A’ja Wilson from Las Vegas was named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. Prior to that, in 2020, it was F Alanna Smith from Minnesota Lynx who received the prestigious award. Looking back to 1999, C Yolanda Griffith from Sacramento Monarchs claimed the title, followed by G Teresa Weatherspoon from New York Liberty in 1998 and 1997. This honor has been bestowed upon both forwards and guards throughout the years, underscoring the importance of defensive prowess in women's basketball.
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