Bueckers broadsides to Lady Magic’s spice: the greatest trash talkers in WNBA history
With the season approaching its climax, we look at the players who have perfected the art of smack talking through the years
TL;DR
- While WNBA trash talk often appears heated, it's generally considered good-natured competitive fun.
- Cheryl Miller, though retired before the WNBA's inception, is considered a legendary trash talker.
- Diana Taurasi is known for her sharp wit, even calling out Draymond Green and chirping at players like Caitlin Clark.
- The rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, starting in college, is marked by significant trash talk, drawing global attention.
- Alyssa Thomas was voted the league's best trash talker by her peers, known for smiling while engaging in verbal sparring.
- Paige Bueckers is recognized as a skilled player who isn't afraid to talk smack, even after making big shots.
- Nancy Lieberman, a legend known as 'Lady Magic', was a notorious trash talker, even in streetball settings.
- Cynthia Cooper, a two-time MVP and four-time champion, was known for her outspokenness during games.
- Teresa Weatherspoon, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, filled arenas with her biting smack talk.
- Skylar Diggins is a veteran player with a long-standing reputation as a premiere trash talker.