Nneka Ogwumike becomes WNBA’s No. 5 all-time scorer, surpassing Tamika Catchings
Nneka Ogwumike has become the WNBA's fifth all-time leading scorer, surpassing Tamika Catchings. She achieved this milestone during a game where the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Phoenix Mercury. Ogwumike's scoring prowess continues to shine as she aims for further success with her original franchise.
- ▪Nneka Ogwumike scored 12 points to surpass Tamika Catchings with 7,383 career points.
- ▪The game was part of the WNBA's 30th anniversary celebration, featuring retro uniforms.
- ▪Ogwumike is also the president of the WNBA Players Association and has negotiated transformative collective bargaining agreements.
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