When people talk about basketball greatness, the conversation usually turns to the NBA. Yet the WNBA has its own dynasties, its own legends, and its own debates that stir deep passion among fans. One of the most heated questions is also the simplest: who is the greatest WNBA team of all time?
A Reddit thread on r/wnba reignited this discussion by listing some of the top candidates. Names like the 1998 Houston Comets, the 2001 Los Angeles Sparks, the 2010 Seattle Storm, the 2014 Phoenix Mercury, the 2017 Minnesota Lynx, the 2023 Las Vegas Aces, and the 2024 New York Liberty filled the conversation as the debate for the best WNBA team kept going forward.
The Case for the Houston Comets
The Houston Comets dominated the league from the very start. With Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson, the Comets won the first four WNBA championships between 1997 and 2000. That stretch alone makes them the league’s first dynasty.
One commenter described the Comets as “heads and tails the best team by far” for their time. Another said they would still win today if they played at their peak. The argument for the Comets rests not just on their dominance, but on the foundation they built for women’s basketball. They showed what a powerhouse could look like in a brand new league. Still, some fans argued that the competition in the early years was not as strong as it is now. That makes the debate complicated.
The Power of the 2017 Minnesota Lynx
If the Comets were the first dynasty, the Minnesota Lynx were the modern super team. The 2017 squad featured Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, Seimone Augustus, Lindsay Whalen, and Rebekkah Brunson. Four of them are already Hall of Famers, and fans argue that Brunson should be too.
One commenter called the 2017 Lynx “the super team of all super teams”. Another listed their accolades, pointing out multiple Hall of Famers and endless All Defensive selections. That season, they beat the Sparks in a dramatic Finals and added yet another banner to their run of dominance.
For many fans, the Lynx set the standard for balance and depth. They were not just a team of stars, they were a team that knew how to win together. Some still call Maya Moore the greatest player they have ever seen, which makes the case for the Lynx even stronger.
New Contenders and the Modern Debate
While history honors the Comets and Lynx, newer teams like the 2014 Mercury, the 2023 Aces, and the 2024 Liberty are also making their claim. The Mercury of 2014, led by Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, and Penny Taylor, were described by one commenter as “the most dominant team at full strength this league has ever seen.”
The 2023 Aces carried A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, and Kelsey Plum to a 34–6 record. Fans noted how this team reminded them of the Comets in their prime, calling them “the reincarnation of those teams.” Then came the 2024 Liberty, who brought Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu to the championship stage. Yet not all fans were convinced. Some called their title “lucky” due to close calls and controversial whistles. Even in triumph, their place in history remains debated.
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