As an overall defender, I have not seen a better defender than Didi Richards . Sims was superb as a one on one defender against guards, and was strong enough to do well against a SF in a pinch, but Didi Richards can guard four positions and probably could guard the post position if she was needed to do so, though I think that would be a bit of a reach against a good post player with a decided size advantage. Her length and wingspan, as well as her positioning and timing, are extraordinary, and her understanding of spacing and her anticipation make her unique.
Griner, however, has had no peer in terms of an impact at the defensive end of the floor. I do not expect
to see her equal again. Though there have been some very fine defenders in the paint among tall players, none that I have seen have had the range at the defensive end that Griner possesses.
What is truly remarkable is that those three players cited above have a legitimate claim to being the finest defenders at their positions in the current era and all were wearing the Green and Gold and playing for Mulkey and Brock. We have been blessed to see them playing for our Lady Bears.
Oh, and by the way, Lauren Cox is at least worth mentioning in the same categories as these three. She has been a great defender in her time at Baylor.