Washington Mystics Legends

Last Updated on March 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Washington Mystics have had some of the biggest stars in WNBA history, from elite scorers and franchise-changing draft picks to the core pieces behind the team’s 2019 championship. These are the biggest Washington Mystics legends. (Basketball Reference)

1. Chamique Holdsclaw

Years with Washington Mystics: 1999–2004, 2007
Position: Forward
Notable Achievements:
- First overall pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft
- One of the first true superstar players in franchise history
- Multiple-time WNBA All-Star with Washington
- Helped make the Mystics nationally relevant in the early years
- One of the most important foundational players the franchise has ever had (Basketball Reference)

2. Elena Delle Donne

Years with Washington Mystics: 2017–2023
Position: Forward
Notable Achievements:
- Won WNBA MVP in 2019 with Washington
- Led the Mystics to the 2019 WNBA championship
- WNBA Finals champion in 2019
- One of the greatest offensive players in franchise history
- Central figure in the best era the Mystics have ever had (Basketball Reference)

3. Alana Beard

Years with Washington Mystics: 2004–2009
Position: Guard
Notable Achievements:
- Second overall pick in the 2004 WNBA Draft
- Four-time WNBA All-Star during her career
- One of the best two-way guards to play for Washington
- Averaged 19.2 points per game in 2006
- Long one of the defining faces of the Mystics backcourt (Basketball Reference)

4. Emma Meesseman

Years with Washington Mystics: 2013–2020
Position: Forward
Notable Achievements:
- Drafted by Washington in 2013
- WNBA champion with the Mystics in 2019
- WNBA Finals MVP in 2019
- One of the smartest and most skilled frontcourt players in franchise history
- Key part of Washington’s championship core (Basketball Reference)

5. Crystal Langhorne

Years with Washington Mystics: 2008–2014
Position: Forward
Notable Achievements:
- One of the most productive post players in franchise history
- WNBA All-Star in 2013
- Long-time frontcourt anchor for Washington
- Finished among the franchise’s leading scorers and rebounders
- Brought consistency through multiple seasons in the late 2000s and early 2010s (Basketball Reference)

6. Kristi Toliver

Years with Washington Mystics: 2017–2020, 2022
Position: Guard
Notable Achievements:
- WNBA champion with Washington in 2019
- One of the league’s best perimeter shooters during her Mystics run
- Major backcourt piece on the franchise’s title team
- Helped drive one of the most explosive offenses in WNBA history in 2019
- One of the most important guards of the championship era (Basketball Reference)

7. Ariel Atkins

Years with Washington Mystics: 2018–2025
Position: Guard
Notable Achievements:
- WNBA champion with Washington in 2019
- Two-time WNBA All-Star
- Repeated All-Defensive Team selection
- One of the best perimeter defenders in franchise history
- Long-term two-way standout for the Mystics (Basketball Reference)

8. Monique Currie

Years with Washington Mystics: 2006–2015
Position: Guard-Forward
Notable Achievements:
- One of the longest-serving players in franchise history
- WNBA Most Improved Player in 2010
- Reliable scorer and wing contributor across multiple seasons
- Key piece of several playoff teams
- One of the franchise’s most durable long-term contributors (Basketball Reference)

9. Latasha Byears

Years with Washington Mystics: 1998–2002
Position: Forward
Notable Achievements:
- One of the franchise’s notable early stars
- Helped establish the Mystics in their first era
- Strong interior scorer and rebounder in the team’s formative years
- Important early contributor before the team’s later breakthrough periods
- One of the recognizable names from the original Mystics years (Basketball Reference)

These players helped shape Washington Mystics history, from the franchise’s early identity to its first and only WNBA championship. (Basketball Reference)

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