Nneka Ogwumike reflects on becoming Sparks' all-time leading scorer

The veteran forward recently reached 6,265 points to surpass Lisa Leslie's franchise record.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 241 min read

Forever in the history books ✔️ Nneka Ogwumike sounds off about how it felt to pass Lisa Leslie as the @LASparks all-ti Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Nneka Ogwumike discussed her reaction to capturing the organization's scoring title during the 2026 WNBA All-Star Orange Carpet event. The veteran forward detailed her emotions after setting the new historical mark.

Why it matters: The accomplishment cements her legacy as one of the defining figures in the team's history. The milestone arrived amid a historic stretch that also saw her move up the league's rebounding leaderboard.

By the numbers: Ogwumike recently reached 6,265 career points to secure the She also passed Candace Parker's mark of 3,468 boards for third on the WNBA all-time rebounds list.

What to watch: The forward will participate in the All-Star Game following the weekend's opening events.

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@WNBA 2026-07-24T00:40:45.803431+00:00

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