Top 10 WNBA Storylines
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Top 10 WNBA Storylines
Deep Draft
![Deep Draft](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MjYwOTk1NzM2MDg1NjY5/deep-draft.jpg)
With Candace Parker, Sylvia Fowles, Candice Wiggins and Alexis Hornbuckle, this year's WNBA draft proved to be one of the deepest in league history.
Rookie Dominance
![Rookie Dominance](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MjYwOTk2NTQ1ODQ4NDg1/rookie-dominance.jpg)
From her record-breaking first game to her attention-grabbing dunks, Candace Parker has taken the league by storm.
Shining Vets
![Shining Vets](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MjYwOTk1NzQ5ODQ4MjI5/shining-vets.jpg)
At 33, Tina Thompson joined Lisa Leslie as the only players in the league to reach 5,000 career points.
Milestones met
![Milestones met](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MjYwOTk1NzU0NDM1NzQ5/milestones-met.jpg)
In her fourth professional year, former UConn star Diana Taurasi reached 3,000 career points.
Atlanta's Dream comes true
![Atlanta's Dream comes true](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MjYwOTk2NTU0MzY4MTY1/atlantas-dream-comes-true.jpg)
After the longest losing streak in league history, the Atlanta Dream celebrated it's first win, a victory over the Chicago Sky.
The dynamic duo
![The dynamic duo](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MjYwOTk1NzQwMTQ4OTAx/the-dynamic-duo.jpg)
The old face of the WNBA meets the rookie face of the WNBA in what should become the most dominant duo in the WNBA.
Malice at the Palace
![Malice at the Palace](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MjYwOTk2MDAwOTE2NjQ1/malice-at-the-palace.jpg)
The WNBA suspended 11, including assistant coach Rick Mahorn and star rookie Candace Parker, after the first brawl in WNBA history broke out at the Palace at Auburn Hills.
A Legend Returns
![A Legend Returns](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTY4MjYwOTk1NzMzODU3NDQ1/a-legend-returns.jpg)
As suspensions and injuries left the Shock shorthanded, 50-year-old Nancy Lieberman signed a seven-day contract to play for Detroit.
Surprising leaders (West)
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Despite being in a division with the dynamic duo-led Sparks, Sue Bird-led Storm and Diana Taurasi-led Mercury, Becky Hammon and the Silver Stars claimed first place going into the Olympic break.
Surprising leaders (East)
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Despite Detroit being billed as the preseason favorite, the Connecticut Sun leads the Eastern Conference.