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Sheryl Swoopes![](http://espn.go.com/i/espy2001/winner.gif)
Credentials: WNBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year. Named WNBA player of the week twice.Past ESPY's: none |
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Cynthia Cooper, Houston
Credentials: Finished in top 10 in scoring, assists and FT pct., 17.7 ppg. Past ESPY's: 1998-2000 Women's Pro Basketball Player of the Year. |
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Lisa Leslie, L.A.
Credentials: Finished in top five in scoring, rebounds and blocked shots. Became the first player in WNBA history to win player of the week award three times.Past ESPY's: none |
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Natalie Williams, Utah
Credentials: Led WNBA in rebounds and double-doubles (19), 18.7 ppg, 11.6 rpg. Past ESPY's: none |
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PAST WINNERS
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'00 Cynthia Cooper
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'99 Cynthia Cooper
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'98 Cynthia Cooper
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