Diana Taurasi is no longer the sole member of the elite WNBA club for scoring over 8,000 points in a career, a milestone originally highlighted by Athlon Sports.<\/p>\n
For many years, Taurasi stood alone as the only player to surpass 8,000 points, amassing a record 10,646 points throughout her 20-year career. She retired after the 2024 season, having played exclusively for the Phoenix Mercury. Widely regarded as the greatest of all time in women’s basketball, her status remains unparalleled.<\/p>\n
However, on Friday, Tina Charles of the Connecticut Sun joined Taurasi in this exclusive club by scoring 20 points against the Seattle Storm, breaking past the 8,000-point threshold. Charles entered the game with 7,990 points and now has a total of 8,010 career points. Although the Sun lost the game 79-65, Charles’ achievement was a significant highlight.<\/p>\n
The WNBA and fans celebrated Charles’ milestone on social media with messages like “TC\u2019s 8K,” acknowledging her as only the second player in league history to reach 8,000 points.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, only two other active players are nearing this accomplishment. DeWanna Bonner of the Phoenix Mercury ranks third on the all-time scoring list with 7,553 points, while Seattle Storm\u2019s Nneka Ogwumike is seventh with 6,858 points. No other active players are within the top ten scorers.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: This milestone is a huge moment for WNBA fans, showcasing the evolving talent and longevity in the league. Tina Charles joining Diana Taurasi in the 8,000-point club not only honors past legends but also inspires the next generation to aim higher, signaling exciting growth for the sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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