Defensive Player of the Year
2012
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever
2011
Sylvia Fowles, Chicago Sky
2010
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever
2009
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever
2008
Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks
2007
Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
2006
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever
2005
Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever
2004
Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks
2003
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
2002
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
2001
Debbie Black , Miami Sol
2000
Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
1999
Yolanda Griffith, Sacramento Monarchs
1998
Teresa Weatherspoon, New York Liberty
1997