Nneka Ogwumike Becomes WNBA All-Star Game's All-Time Leading Scorer
Summary
Nneka Ogwumike became the WNBA All-Star Game's all-time leading scorer during her 11th appearance, scoring 11 points to help her team win. She has scored a total of 127 points across WNBA All-Star Games, surpassing the previous record held by Maya Moore.Key Facts
- Ogwumike scored 11 points and had nine rebounds in under 18 minutes at the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.
- Her total of 127 career All-Star points is the highest in WNBA history.
- This was Ogwumike’s 11th All-Star Game, tying Diana Taurasi for second-most appearances.
- Sue Bird holds the record for most WNBA All-Star appearances with 13.
- Ogwumike is in her 10th year as president of the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA).
- She helped secure a new collective bargaining agreement for the WNBA in April.
- Ogwumike is working with WNBA leadership to address hate and negative messages players receive.
- Her current term as WNBPA president runs through June 2029.
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