WNBA Top 5 Point Guards
- Career Stats:
- Points: Approximately 6,800
- Assists: About 3,300
- Rebounds: Over 1,000
- Accolades:
- 4× WNBA Champion (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020)
- 13× WNBA All-Star
- 5× All-WNBA First Team
- WNBA’s all-time leader in assists and games played
- Background: Born in New York, Sue Bird attended the University of Connecticut, where she won two NCAA championships. The Seattle Storm selected her as the first overall pick in the 2002 WNBA draft.
- Career Stats:
- Points: More than 9,800
- Assists: Over 2,100
- Rebounds: Around 2,000
- Accolades:
- 3× WNBA Champion (2007, 2009, 2014)
- 10× WNBA All-Star
- 5× Scoring Champion
- 2× Finals MVP
- Background: Hailing from California, Taurasi played at the University of Connecticut and won three NCAA championships. Drafted first overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2004 WNBA Draft
3. Becky Hammon:
- Career Stats:
- Points: Over 5,800
- Assists: Approximately 1,700
- Rebounds: Over 1,000
- Accolades:
- 6× WNBA All-Star
- 2× All-WNBA First Team
- Inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- Background: After going undrafted from Colorado State, Hammon played for the New York Liberty and the San Antonio Stars. She became known for her determination and ability to make crucial shots in critical moments.
Ticha Penicheiro:
- Career Stats:
- Points: Over 3,000
- Assists: More than 2,600
- Rebounds: Approximately 1,200
- Accolades:
- WNBA Champion (2005)
- 4× WNBA All-Star
- 3× All-WNBA First Team
- Penicheiro, originally from Portugal, played at Old Dominion University. Drafted by the Sacramento Monarchs, she became known for her exceptional passing ability.
Dawn Stanley:
- Career Stats:
- Points: Approximately 2,000
- Assists: Around 1,300
- Rebounds: Over 450
- Accolades:
- 3× Olympic Gold Medalist (1996, 2000, 2004)
- 6× WNBA All-Star
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2013)
- Background: Born in Philadelphia, Staley starred at the University of Virginia before joining the Charlotte Sting. Known for her leadership, she transitioned seamlessly into coaching.
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