On the court, WNBA storylines extended beyond super teams. We also saw supreme statistical achievements, from sharp shooting to record-breaking scoring to a tidal wave of triple-doubles. Here’s a look back at the highlights.
(As the WNBA’s first back-to-back champs in more than 20 seasons, the Las Vegas Aces earned their own retrospective. A look back at all things Aces is coming on Friday.)
Expectations and early action
Heading into the 2023 WNBA season, we assessed the standing of all 12 teams, ranked the top 30 players and evaluated those poised for a breakout performance.
Things kicked off with a four-game opening night, followed by Brittney Griner returning to the court in front of the Phoenix Mercury’s X-Factor. The Connecticut Sun, ever disrespCTed by preseason prognostications, instantly announced themselves as contenders, with Alyssa Thomas providing a preview of the stat-stuffing play that she would display throughout the 2023 season.
The Wings’ ascendence
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