Nneka Ogwumike moves into fifth on WNBA's all-time scoring list

Nneka Ogwumike scored 12 points in the Los Angeles Sparks' 97-88 win over the Phoenix Mercury to move into fifth place on the WNBA's all-time scoring list with 7,383 career points. She now trails Hall of Famer Tina Thompson, who holds 7,488 points, and will next target DeWanna Bonner, the only other active player on the top five list with 7,871 points." "article": "Nneka Ogwumike secured her place in WNBA history after scoring 12 points in the Los Angeles Sparks' 97-88 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. Her performance pushed her career total to 7,383 points, surpassing Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings (7,380) and moving her into fifth place on the league’s all-time scoring list. Ogwumike, who returned to the Sparks this season after two years with the Seattle Storm, made a 15-foot jumper with 4:11 left in the second quarter to reach 10 points in the first half. She had entered the game needing just 10 points to surpass Catchings. The Los Angeles guard will now aim to challenge Hall of Famer Tina Thompson, who retired in 2013 with 7,488 career points. Thompson remains the fourth-highest scorer in WNBA history, with Diana Taurasi (10,646) and Tina Charles (8,396) leading the rankings. DeWanna Bonner, the only other active player in the top five, sits third with 7,871 points and also played in Thursday’s matchup. Bonner scored nine points in the game, maintaining her position above Ogwumike. Ogwumike’s milestone follows a decorated career, including Rookie of the Year in 2012 and MVP honors in 2016 during her first 12 seasons with the Sparks.