Fastest to 5,000 points by a WNBA guard, among active players
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Caitlin Clark is on track to break Diana Taurasi’s record. She has 1,874 points in 93 games, 3,126 short of 5,000, 2nd at that point, and needs 21.0 a game over her next 149 games; she’s averaging 21.4 over her last 44. Paige Bueckers is almost on track too. Arike Ogunbowale got to 5,000 points this season in 261 games, 3rd fastest. Kelsey Mitchell got to 5,000 points this season in 286 games, 5th fastest.
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- Caitlin Clark
- Diana Taurasi
- Paige Bueckers
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Diana Taurasi2004 – 2011 | 243 | |
| Caitlin Clark2024 – 2026At an avg of 21.4 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 240 games | 93 | |
| Paige Bueckers2025 – 2026At an avg of 20.9 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 243 games | 78 | |
| Arike Ogunbowale2019 – 2026 | 261 | |
| Kelsey Mitchell2018 – 2026 | 286 | |
| Rhyne Howard2022 – 2026At an avg of 17.7 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 287 games | 179 | |
| Sonia Citron2025 – 2026At an avg of 16.4 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 309 games | 84 | |
| Sabrina Ionescu2020 – 2026At an avg of 14.8 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 315 games | 212 | |
| Kelsey Plum2017 – 2026At an avg of 19.9 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 317 games | 295 | |
| Chennedy Carter2020 – 2026At an avg of 16.4 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 318 games | 97 |
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- An active player who got to 5,000 points before this season is on the all-time board with her rank.