Lynx forward Napheesa Collier was named to the WNBA's all-defensive second team. It's the second all-defensive team honor for Collier, who was on the first team in 2020.
Lynx star Napheesa Collier selected to WNBA all-defensive second team
The All-Star forward led the team in rebounds, steals and blocks this season.
September 22, 2023 at 8:27PM
Collier played in 37 games and led the Lynx in points, rebounds, steals and blocks. She averaged a career-high 21.5 points on 48.5% shooting, 8.5 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 33.5 minutes per game.
Las Vegas star A'ja Wilson was honored as the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row, receiving 32 of 60 votes from a national media panel. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas was second with 24.
The Lynx, who have won nine of their past 10 games, are 3-0 vs. Washington this season.
