One of the first, one of the worst (1998–2004) Washington Mystics

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the washington mystics 1 of first wnba expansion franchises established. in 1998, first season, finished wnba worst 3-27 record, despite being led olympian nikki mccray. although did not make playoffs year, team had high expectations after drafting university of tennessee star chamique holdsclaw in 1999. washington improved, again failed make playoffs finished 12-20 record. holdsclaw lead team playoffs in 2000, making playoffs record of 14-18, losing new york liberty in first round sweep.


after being tied worst record in wnba in 2001 10-22 record, coach tom maher , general manager melissa mcferrin both resigned. future of franchise in air, mystics assistant coach marianne stanley took on head coach. duo of holdsclaw , rookie guard stacey dales-schuman, mystics made playoffs in 2002 17-15 record. sweep charlotte sting in first round, lose new york again in eastern conference finals 2 games 1. in 2003, mystics make franchise second worst record in franchise history 9-25 record, last in eastern conference.


rumors of holdsclaw being unhappy playing in washington came head in 2004 when mystics star sidelined unspecified ailment, later revealed bout depression. all-star out, rookie , duke university standout alana beard led depleted mystics team surprising playoff appearance, third in mystics history. finished 2004 season @ 17-17, lost in first round connecticut sun in 3 games.







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