What happened: Nelson-Ododa crossed the threshold in her fifth WNBA season. She reached 500 career points on June 17, 2025.
Why it matters: The achievement marks a rapid scoring climb, with her latest 500 points coming in roughly 14 months. It adds another career benchmark to her 2026 season.
By the numbers: Nelson-Ododa progressed from 500 career points on June 17, 2025, to more than 1,000 on Aug. 15, 2026.
What to watch: Saturday's final box score will establish her new career total beyond 1,000.