Last Updated on July 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Scoring has always been one of the defining measures of greatness in basketball. While championships, MVP awards, and All-Star appearances shape a player’s legacy, career points reveal who consistently produced offensively over many seasons. The WNBA’s all-time scoring leaders combined remarkable talent with durability, adaptability, and the ability to remain productive against the league’s toughest defenses year after year.
From the pioneers of the late 1990s to today’s superstars, these players have rewritten the league’s record books.
Most Career Points
| Rank | Player | Points | PPG | Seasons | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana Taurasi | 10,600+ | 19.2+ | 20+ | 3 |
| 2 | Tina Charles | 8,000+ | 18.2+ | 15+ | 0 |
| 3 | Tina Thompson | 7,400+ | 15.1+ | 17 | 4 |
| 4 | Tamika Catchings | 7,300+ | 16.1+ | 15 | 1 |
| 5 | DeWanna Bonner | 7,200+ | 15.0+ | 16+ | 2 |
| 6 | Sue Bird | 6,800+ | 11.8+ | 21 | 4 |
| 7 | Candace Parker | 6,500+ | 16.0+ | 16 | 2 |
| 8 | Cappie Pondexter | 6,300+ | 19.0+ | 14 | 2 |
| 9 | Katie Smith | 6,200+ | 16.7+ | 15 | 2 |
| 10 | Sylvia Fowles | 6,000+ | 15.7+ | 15 | 2 |
Highest Career Scoring Average
Minimum: 200 career games played
| Rank | Player | Career PPG | Career Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A’ja Wilson | 21.0+ | Highest career scoring average among established stars. |
| 2 | Breanna Stewart | 20.8+ | Elite scorer from every area of the floor. |
| 3 | Diana Taurasi | 19.2+ | Five-time scoring champion and all-time points leader. |
| 4 | Elena Delle Donne | 19.1+ | One of the most efficient scorers ever. |
| 5 | Lauren Jackson | 18.9+ | Dominant inside-outside offensive weapon. |
| 6 | Maya Moore | 18.4+ | Explosive scorer during Minnesota’s dynasty. |
| 7 | Cynthia Cooper | 18.3+ | Immediate superstar during the league’s early years. |
| 8 | Tina Charles | 18.2+ | Elite scorer for more than a decade. |
| 9 | Seimone Augustus | 18.0+ | Smooth mid-range specialist. |
| 10 | Cappie Pondexter | 19.0+ | Dynamic scorer throughout her prime. |
Most WNBA Scoring Titles
| Player | Scoring Titles | Notable Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Diana Taurasi | 5 | Most scoring titles in WNBA history. |
| Lauren Jackson | 3 | Dominated the league during her MVP years. |
| A’ja Wilson | 3+ | Continues adding to her scoring résumé. |
| Cynthia Cooper | 2 | Led Houston’s dynasty offensively. |
| Elena Delle Donne | 2 | Combined elite scoring with historic efficiency. |
| Breanna Stewart | 2 | MVP-caliber offensive production. |
Greatest Three-Level Scorers
These players could score from anywhere on the court.
| Player | Offensive Strengths |
|---|---|
| Diana Taurasi | Deep three-pointers, pull-ups, drives, free throws. |
| Breanna Stewart | Inside scoring, mid-range, and perimeter shooting. |
| Lauren Jackson | Dominant post scorer with elite three-point range. |
| Elena Delle Donne | One of the smoothest shooters in league history. |
| Maya Moore | Athletic finisher with reliable perimeter scoring. |
| Candace Parker | Versatile inside-outside offensive game. |
Most Consistent Scorers
Longevity separates great scorers from all-time legends.
| Player | Why They Stood Out |
|---|---|
| Diana Taurasi | Produced elite scoring for two decades. |
| Tina Charles | Reliable 18–20 PPG scorer for much of her career. |
| Tina Thompson | Maintained offensive production across 17 seasons. |
| DeWanna Bonner | Adapted her game while remaining a dependable scorer. |
| Tamika Catchings | Combined scoring with elite defense and rebounding. |
Greatest Playoff Scorers
Some players saved their best performances for the postseason.
| Player | Playoff Legacy |
|---|---|
| Diana Taurasi | All-time playoff scoring leader. |
| Maya Moore | Dominated during four championship runs. |
| Sue Bird | Reliable scorer alongside elite playmaking. |
| Candace Parker | Elevated her production in championship seasons. |
| Cappie Pondexter | Exceptional postseason shot creator. |
What Makes an All-Time Great Scorer?
The greatest offensive players in WNBA history consistently demonstrated:
- Long-term durability and availability.
- Ability to score at all three levels.
- Efficient shot selection.
- Strong free-throw shooting.
- Consistency against elite defenses.
- Ability to deliver in clutch moments and playoff games.
Accumulating thousands of career points requires not only talent but also remarkable longevity and adaptability.
The Greatest Scoring Legends
Diana Taurasi sits comfortably atop the WNBA scoring mountain. Her combination of limitless shooting range, elite shot creation, competitive fire, and extraordinary longevity has made her the league’s all-time leading scorer and one of basketball’s greatest offensive players.
Tina Charles built one of the most productive scoring careers ever through dominant post play, reliable mid-range shooting, and unmatched consistency over more than a decade.
Lauren Jackson, A’ja Wilson, and Breanna Stewart represent different generations of elite scorers, each redefining what an offensive superstar can look like in the WNBA.
Meanwhile, pioneers such as Tina Thompson, Cynthia Cooper, and Katie Smith helped establish the offensive foundation of the league during its earliest years.
Together, these legends have shaped the history of WNBA scoring and set the standard that future generations of stars will continue to chase.