More from Ben York at SlamOnline: Crossing Over - WNBA gaining widespread appeal.

Finals series between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever contributed largely to the increase in awareness but the overall enhanced momentum has been predicated on 13 teams who continually feature an immense array of talent to showcase on the floor. Not that this is anything new for the WNBA, however, not by a long shot. The league has always been comprised of remarkable players and teams, as any long-time fan can attest to. But the 2009 season surpassed even the most lofty expectations and it’s directly correlated with (as cliché as it sounds) letting the talent on the court speak for itself.

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