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2-Time Champ Joins Caitlin Clark in Making WNBA History

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Sahil Goswami | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 3:00 PM ET

The 2025 WNBA season is heating up, and the Phoenix Mercury are right in the mix with an impressive 12-5 start. Amid MVP contenders and All-WNBA stars, veteran guard Sami Whitcomb has quietly become one of the key pieces off the bench, and she's now made history doing it.

In a recent win over the Las Vegas Aces, Whitcomb lit it up again, scoring 14 points on 5-of-12 shooting, including 4-of-9 from deep. She also added three assists in her 28 minutes. But the real headline? That was her fifth straight game with 4 or more made three-pointers tying a WNBA record.

Whitcomb now shares the record for most consecutive games with 4+ threes in WNBA history, joining elite shooters like Caitlin Clark, Diana Taurasi, and Epiphanny Prince. It’s a big deal for the 2-time WNBA champion, who’s spent years refining her role as a sharpshooter and leader.

Clark, the Indiana Fever rookie phenom, previously set the mark earlier this season during her explosive debut campaign. The No. 1 overall pick has been lighting up the league with deep threes, court vision, and pace, all while drawing massive fan attention wherever she plays.

Sami's five straight games with 4+ three-pointers this season has tied Caitlin Clark, Epiphanny Prince, and Diana Taurasi for the most consecutive games with 4+ three-pointers in @WNBA history! pic.twitter.com/atJeAUo1uW
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) June 30, 2025

But Whitcomb’s journey is the opposite of overnight stardom. From going undrafted to playing overseas and working as a video coordinator, to finally earning her WNBA rookie season in 2017 her story is all about persistence. “There’s not a blueprint,” Whitcomb said. “It’s just work hard, stay ready, and when that opportunity comes, you seize it.”

Well happy Moon day y’all! Today’s Lunar player is Sami Whitcomb pic.twitter.com/9mdiqzryTr
— WNBA Astro (@wnbaastro) June 30, 2025

Up next, Whitcomb and the Mercury look to keep the momentum going as they gear up for a big matchup this week. With the team firing on all cylinders, and Sami’s hot hand from deep, Phoenix is a real threat this season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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