2007
WNBA Most Valuable Player Award
Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm

2006
WNBA Most Valuable Player Award
Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks

2005
WNBA Most Valuable Player Award
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets

2004
WNBA Most Valuable Player Award presented by G.M.
Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks

2003
WNBA Most Valuable Player Award presented by Chevy
Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm

2002
WNBA Most Valuable Player Award presented by Buick
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets

2001
WNBA Most Valuable Player Award presented by Buick
Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks

2000
WNBA Most Valuable Player Award presented by Buick
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets

1999
Yolanda Griffith, Sacramento Monarchs

1998
Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets