Sep 5, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike (3) shoots the ball against New York Liberty forward Isabelle Harrison (21) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Seattle Storm Star Nneka Ogwumike Passes WNBA Legend in History Book

Originally posted on Seattle Storm on SI
By Edward Blair II | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 3:43 PM ET

A Legacy of Consistency

Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm has long been recognized as one of the league’s most reliable and efficient scorers. Since being drafted No.1 overall in 2012, she has built her career on steadiness — never flashy, but always effective.

She demonstrates both skill and long-term success through her achievement of 15 or more points in 275 games. The basketball world witnesses only a handful of athletes who can keep up their high-performance standards throughout ten years while preserving their signature playing approach, which Ogwumike has mastered.

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Last Game: Vintage Nneka

Ogwumike demonstrated her status as one of the top players in the league during the New York Liberty game. She recorded 33 minutes of playtime while achieving 20 points through 8-of-15 field goals and 0-of-2 three-pointers, and 4-of-4 free throws, and she added nine rebounds and one assist, and one steal to her performance with a +1 plus/minus rating.

She showed her best quality through her ability to excel in different court positions by controlling the paint area while making free throws and securing rebounds. The Seattle team lost the game, but Ogwumike delivered a solid performance against the league's top defensive team.

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Historical Context

Passing Tamika Catchings is no small feat. Catchings established herself as a WNBA champion and MVP while becoming one of the most accomplished defensive players in league history. Ogwumike has secured her position as one of the top three players in this category, which evaluates both scoring ability and game-to-game reliability.

The only players ahead of her are two of the most dominant scorers the league has ever seen. The achievement positions Ogwumike among the top players in the league, which confirms her path toward Hall of Fame status.

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Impact on the Storm

The Seattle team depends on Ogwumike for more than just statistical output because she provides essential support to the team. She has proven herself as the core of the team throughout a season that brought team growth and different player pairings, and intense playoff competition. The Storm relies on her to score 15+ points in every game because of her consistent performance.

The Storm's guards and wings benefit from Nneka's consistent play, which creates open opportunities for them to perform their best. The playoff competition has become more competitive, so Seattle must rely on Ogwumike to lead them through the remaining games.

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What Comes Next

Every achievement she reaches at this point in her career enhances her impressive career statistics, which include MVP and champion titles and seven All-Star appearances, and 15+ point games ranking as her third highest total. She maintains her initial level of dedication and enthusiasm in her play.

The WNBA world now focuses on her future achievements rather than confirming her status as a great player because she continues to rise through WNBA history. The league, along with Storm fans, observes how she develops into a reliable basketball scorer who keeps building her legacy through each new season.

This article first appeared on Seattle Storm on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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