1997 Women's National Basketball Association
The 1997 season was the Women's National Basketball Association's 1st, and 8 teams competed in the league that year. The Houston Comets won the 1997 WNBA championship.
1997 Women's National Basketball Association Standings
1997 Women's National Basketball Association League Leaders
Charlotte Sting (15-13) - Roster | Statistics
Cleveland Rockers (15-13) - Roster | Statistics
Houston Comets (18-10) - Roster | Statistics
Los Angeles Sparks (14-14) - Roster | Statistics
New York Liberty (17-11) - Roster | Statistics
Phoenix Mercury (16-12) - Roster | Statistics
Sacramento Monarchs (10-18) - Roster | Statistics
Utah Starzz (7-21) - Roster | Statistics
![]() Charlotte Sting |
![]() Cleveland Rockers |
![]() Houston Comets |
![]() Los Angeles Sparks |
![]() New York Liberty |
![]() Phoenix Mercury |
![]() Sacramento Monarchs |
![]() Utah Starzz |
Marker indicates city location, not venue address.
1997 Award Winners
Van Chancellor - Coach of the Year
Teresa Weatherspoon - Defensive Player of the Year
Haixia Zheng - Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
Cynthia Cooper - Most Valuable Player
Cynthia Cooper - WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player








