Sold out arenas became the norm. Soaring television ratings helped expand the fan base. Clark, Reese, the presumptive league MVP A’ja Wilson and others continually chased record-breaking statistics. And routine conversations and social media posts spurred sometimes heated debates about everything from basketball to culture.

WNBA MVP debate has been clear for nearly the entire season as A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces has dominated on all fronts. The race wasn't even

Napheesa Collier is another. Caitlin Clark, the rookie phenom, has put herself into the conversation after an incredible second half to the season. Second Team was a little bit harder to pick — so many great players,