2005 Women's National Basketball Association


The 2005 season was the Women's National Basketball Association's 9th, and 13 teams competed in the league that year. The Connecticut Sun won the 2005 WNBA championship.

2005 Women's National Basketball Association Standings
2005 Women's National Basketball Association League Leaders

Charlotte Sting (6-28) - Roster | Statistics
Connecticut Sun (26-8) - Roster | Statistics
Detroit Shock (16-18) - Roster | Statistics
Houston Comets (19-15) - Roster | Statistics
Indiana Fever (21-13) - Roster | Statistics
Los Angeles Sparks (17-17) - Roster | Statistics
Minnesota Lynx (14-20) - Roster | Statistics
New York Liberty (18-16) - Roster | Statistics
Phoenix Mercury (16-18) - Roster | Statistics
Sacramento Monarchs (25-9) - Roster | Statistics
San Antonio Silver Stars (7-27) - Roster | Statistics
Seattle Storm (20-14) - Roster | Statistics
Washington Mystics (16-18) - Roster | Statistics


Marker indicates city location, not venue address.


2005 Award Winners


Sheryl Swoopes - All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
John Whisenant - Coach of the Year
Tamika Catchings - Defensive Player of the Year
Taj McWilliams-Franklin - Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
Sheryl Swoopes - Most Valuable Player
Temeka Johnson - Rookie of the Year
Yolanda Griffith - WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player

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