Nneka Ogwumike

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Nneka Ogwumike's career is marked by historic achievements. She is one of only a handful of players to win MVP and a championship in the same season. Her 2016 true shooting percentage record remains unmatched in both the WNBA and NBA. She ranks No. 5 on the all-time scoring list, having surpassed legends like Lisa Leslie and Tamika Catchings. As WNBPA president, she helped secure a landmark CBA that transformed player compensation. Her impact on and off the court cements her legacy as a pioneer of the game.

AwardsOgwumike won WNBA MVP in 2016 and Rookie of the Year in 2012. She is an eight-time All-Star and has multiple All-WNBA and All-Defensive Team selections. She also won the WNBA Sportsmanship Award and was named to The W25 in 2021.

Honours & Distinctions

WNBA MVP

WNBA·2016

Awarded to the league's most valuable player.

WNBA Champion

WNBA·2016

Won the WNBA Finals with the Los Angeles Sparks.

WNBA Rookie of the Year

WNBA·2012

Awarded to the top rookie.

The W25

WNBA·2021

Named among the top 25 players in WNBA history.

Rankings & Lists

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The W25

WNBA·2021

WNBA All-Time Scoring List

WNBA·2026

Records & Feats

Highest true shooting percentage in a single season (WNBA and NBA)

Chart Record·2016

In 2016, Ogwumike posted a true shooting percentage of 73.5%, the highest in a single season for both the WNBA and NBA.

Sparks all-time leader in field goals made

Career Milestone·2026

Became the Los Angeles Sparks' franchise leader in field goals made in May 2026.