WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike contributes to an exclusive group in a match's defeat, facing the Sparks
Nneka Ogwumike Reaches 7,000-Point Milestone in Emotional Return to Los Angeles
Nneka Ogwumike, a veteran forward for the Seattle Storm, made history on August 3, 2025, scoring a significant career benchmark in a highly anticipated game against her former team, the Los Angeles Sparks. The milestone came in the form of a free throw in the fourth quarter, making Ogwumike the sixth player in WNBA history to enter the 7,000-point club.
Ogwumike's return to Los Angeles added to the night's significance, as she was the face of the franchise in Southern California for over a decade. The game was a classic showing in a high-stakes battle between the Storm and Sparks, with emotions, legacies, and playoff standings all colliding.
In the game, Ogwumike recorded her fourth double-double of the year and scored 22 or more points in her last six games. She finished the match with an impressive 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists. Despite Dearica Hamby's game-winning layup, Ogwumike's scoring milestone was a highlight of the game.
The achievement placed Ogwumike alongside some of the WNBA's all-time greats, joining a legendary scoring list that includes Diana Taurasi, Tina Charles, DeWanna Bonner, Tina Thompson, and Tamika Catchings. Interestingly, Ogwumike's entry into the 7,000-point club makes her the only player in this group with a career field goal percentage over 50%.
Ogwumike's performance nearly matched her career high, and her WNBA career field goal percentage currently stands at 54.2%. Despite the loss, Ogwumike's performance in her former home stole the spotlight.
Throughout her career, Ogwumike has been a consistent performer. She has averaged 18.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists across 28 games this season for Seattle. Ogwumike served as an All-Star 10 times and led the Sparks to a title in 2016.
ESPN recognised Ogwumike's achievement, with a tweet on its X account stating that she surpassed 7,000 points in her WNBA career. As Ogwumike continues her career, she is sure to add more milestones to her impressive resume.
References: 1. ESPN - Nneka Ogwumike surpasses 7,000 points in WNBA career 2. Sports Illustrated - Nneka Ogwumike becomes sixth player in WNBA history to score 7,000 points 3. Los Angeles Times - Nneka Ogwumike returns to Los Angeles, scores 37 points in historic game 4. StormBasketball.com - Nneka Ogwumike joins elite 7,000-point club
In the context of Nneka Ogwumike's emotional return to Los Angeles, there were persistent rumors swirling around sports circles about her potential to reach the 7,000-point milestone in the WNBA. Despite these rumors, Ogwumike's impressive performance on August 3, 2025, against the Los Angeles Sparks secured her place as the sixth player in WNBA history to join the 7,000-point club in basketball.
