Fastest to 5,000 points in WNBA history, among active players
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Caitlin Clark is almost on track to match A'ja Wilson. She has 1,874 points in 93 games, 3,126 short of 5,000, 2nd at that point, and needs 21.7 a game over her next 144 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, 7th fastest.
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- Caitlin Clark
- A'ja Wilson
- Paige Bueckers
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| A'ja Wilson2018 – 2025 | 238 | |
| 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 | |
| Napheesa Collier2019 – 2026At an avg of 20.2 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 268 games | 209 | |
| 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 | |
| Angel Reese2024 – 2026At an avg of 16.4 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 314 games | 107 | |
| Sabrina Ionescu2020 – 2026At an avg of 14.8 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 315 games | 212 |
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Method
- An active player who got to 5,000 points before this season is on the all-time board with her rank.