The WNBA is blowing out 30 candles on its birthday cake, and with All-Star weekend right around the corner, everyone’s taking a serious look at who really built this league. When it comes to shooting guards, the two guard who’s all about getting buckets, one name screams loudest: Diana Taurasi. This isn’t even a debate, folks.
The GOAT Who Made the Shot, and Still Does
Taurasi, a Mercury guard, isn’t just a scorer, she’s *the* scorer, holding the WNBA’s all-time record. She’s not just “one of the best,” she is “perhaps the greatest shooting guard to play the game.” We’re talking 11 WNBA All-Star appearances, an unmatched resume. Her first step? Powerful, absolutely devastating. Her ability to catch and shoot? Legendary. The moment the ball touched her hands, it was a split-second decision: drive, shoot, or pass. She famously said, “If it takes you longer than that, the moment’s gone,” and you just know that’s the kind of high basketball IQ that separates the legends from the rest. She makes the game look simple, but it’s pure genius.
Building the Foundation, One Bucket at a Time
But Taurasi isn’t the only force on this list of ten best shooting guards. You can’t talk about two guards without giving huge props to Cynthia Cooper. This absolute legend started her WNBA career at 34 years old, an age when many players are already thinking about retirement! No matter, she helped the Houston Comets snag four championships. Think about that impact, an instant champion. Then there’s Katie Smith, who was instrumental in the Detroit Shock winning three WNBA titles. Seimone Augustus, another Minnesota Lynx guard, teamed up with Maya Moore to secure four titles herself. Deanna Nolan was also a leader on three of those Detroit Shock championship teams. These are the women who laid the groundwork, the original bucket-getters who showed everyone what was possible. And let’s not forget Cappie Pondexter, who earned her spot in the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025. That’s some serious recognition!
The Next Generation of Greats, Including Our Own
The league just keeps getting better, and the current crop of two guards are already leaving their mark. Kelsey Plum, who started her career with the Aces before making a free agency move to the Sparks, is a dynamic talent. Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is absolutely tearing it up this season, averaging a career-high 22.6 points. And then there’s our own connection to this list: Jewell Loyd. She played for the Seattle Storm before making the move to the Las Vegas Aces in 2025. Seeing her name alongside these all-time greats reminds us that even with roster changes, the Emerald City’s influence runs deep in the WNBA’s history. Katie Douglas also made a significant free agency move, signing with the Indiana Fever to play in her hometown of Indianapolis. These players aren’t just making history, they’re defining the future of the game.
As All-Star weekend rapidly approaches and the WNBA continues its 30th-anniversary celebration, it’s awesome to look back at these shooting guards who’ve elevated the game. The question now isn’t just who made the list, but who’s next? Which current two guard is going to push their name onto this legendary roster and keep us all on the edge of our seats? We’ll be watching every single bucket.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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