"A sublime point guard, her passing was on par with the likes of the five-time champion Los Angeles Lakers floor general. A member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Lieberman remains a steward of the game today. But while she was only able to play in the WNBA for a total of 26 games 25 during the league's inaugural season in 1997 and one remarkable tilt at 49 years old in 2008 she remains one of the sport's most important names."
"Today, Cheryl remains probably the best women's basketball player of all time. Sadly, though, her career ended without her playing in the WNBA the league just wasn't around during her prime. But that didn't stop her from coaching the Phoenix Mercury in the W and earning a 70-52 record. Phoenix even made it to the WNBA finals in 1998. But as a player? Cheryl is a hall of famer, like her brother, and scored an incredible 105 points in a single high school game."
The WNBA is experiencing rapid growth, boosted by stars such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, rising revenue, and expansion into new markets. Nancy Lieberman, nicknamed Lady Magic, combined elite passing with Hall of Fame recognition, played briefly in the WNBA (26 games), appeared again at 49, competed in the USBL, coached in both women’s and men’s pro leagues, and now broadcasts for the OKC Thunder. Cheryl Miller is regarded as perhaps the greatest women's basketball player, missed the WNBA era as a player, coached the Phoenix Mercury to a 70-52 record and a 1998 finals appearance, and scored 105 points in a single high school game.
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