Who has made the strongest case to be the WNBA’s Sixth Player of the Year for the 2024 season?
Is it a player whose value comes from her versatility, new to the WNBA but capable of fulfilling multiple roles for her championship-chasing team? Is it one whose elite athleticism enhances her championship-proven squad, providing a consistent source of scoring punch? Or, is it someone whose 3-point shooting juices her team’s offense, spacing the floor with her willingness to fire away from behind the arc?
Eric Nemchock details the contributions of the New York Liberty’s Leonie Fiebich, Cat Ariail expounds on the abilities of the Las Vegas Aces’ Tiffany Hayes and Beckett Harrison highlights the impact of the Phoenix Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham.
Leonie Fiebich (New York Liberty)
It’s been quite a rookie season for Leonie Fiebich. Her rights were sent to New York via trade last year, but she did not make her WNBA debut until 2024. At 24 years old, Fiebich has been regarded by international basketball analysts as one of the world’s top up-and-coming players, and while she’s…
