Claim: Coached by Walt Hopkins and winner of four conference titles, New York Liberty came in first place over Detroit Shock during the 1999 Orlando Miracle Season.
Evidence: New York Liberty 18 14 Detroit Shock 15 17 Charlotte Sting 15 17 Orlando Miracle 15 17 Washington Mystics 12 20 Cleveland Rockers 7 25 Walt Hopkins 4 (1997, 1999, 2000, 2002)