Washington, D.C. Washington Mystics

The Washington Mystics won the 2019 WNBA Championship behind Elena Delle Donne, the franchise's most important player and one of the most efficient scorers in league history. The Mystics also made history by becoming the first WNBA team to play in a dedicated arena when they opened the Entertainment & Sports Arena in 2019. The combination of a championship, a purpose-built facility, and a star player who chose to stay in Washington gave the Mystics a template that other WNBA franchises have since sought to emulate.