Best WNBA Player ESPY Award List of winners List of winners

| Year_ | Player | Nationality | Position_played | Team_represented |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Cynthia Cooper | United States | Point guard | Houston Comets |
| 1999 | Cynthia Cooper (2) | United States | Point guard | Houston Comets |
| 2000 | Cynthia Cooper (3) | United States | Point guard | Houston Comets |
| 2001 | Sheryl Swoopes | United States | Small forward | Houston Comets |
| 2002 | Lisa Leslie | United States | Center | Los Angeles Sparks |
| 2003 | Lisa Leslie (2) | United States | Center | Los Angeles Sparks |
| 2004 | Lauren Jackson | Australia | Power forward | Seattle Storm |
| 2005 | Lauren Jackson (2) | Australia | Power forward | Seattle Storm |
| 2006 | Sheryl Swoopes (2) | United States | Small forward | Houston Comets |
| 2007 | Lisa Leslie (3) | United States | Center | Los Angeles Sparks |