Last Updated on July 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The WNBA Playoffs have produced some of the greatest individual performances in basketball history. While regular-season numbers often define careers, playoff statistics reveal which players consistently elevated their games when championships were on the line. From legendary scorers to elite playmakers and defensive anchors, these stars built their reputations through postseason excellence.
Below are the all-time WNBA playoff statistical leaders across the game’s major categories.
All-Time WNBA Playoff Points Leaders
| Rank | Player | Playoff Pts | WNBA Championships | Hall of Fame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana Taurasi | 1,476+ | 3 | Yes |
| 2 | Sue Bird | 1,273+ | 4 | Yes |
| 3 | Tina Thompson | 1,218+ | 4 | Yes |
| 4 | Candace Parker | 1,200+ | 2 | Yes |
| 5 | Tamika Catchings | 1,154+ | 1 | Yes |
| 6 | Maya Moore | 1,110+ | 4 | Yes |
| 7 | Cappie Pondexter | 1,080+ | 2 | Yes |
| 8 | Sylvia Fowles | 1,040+ | 2 | Yes |
| 9 | Lauren Jackson | 980+ | 2 | Yes |
| 10 | Breanna Stewart | 970+ | 3 | No (Active) |
All-Time WNBA Playoff Rebounds Leaders
| Rank | Player | Playoff Reb | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylvia Fowles | 650+ | 2 |
| 2 | Tina Thompson | 620+ | 4 |
| 3 | Tamika Catchings | 560+ | 1 |
| 4 | Candace Parker | 550+ | 2 |
| 5 | Lauren Jackson | 510+ | 2 |
| 6 | Breanna Stewart | 500+ | 3 |
| 7 | Yolanda Griffith | 470+ | 1 |
| 8 | Tina Charles | 440+ | 0 |
| 9 | Lisa Leslie | 430+ | 2 |
| 10 | A’ja Wilson | 410+ | 2 |
All-Time WNBA Playoff Assists Leaders
| Rank | Player | Playoff Ast | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sue Bird | 460+ | 4 |
| 2 | Diana Taurasi | 360+ | 3 |
| 3 | Becky Hammon | 300+ | 0 |
| 4 | Lindsay Whalen | 290+ | 4 |
| 5 | Tamika Catchings | 270+ | 1 |
| 6 | Ticha Penicheiro | 250+ | 1 |
| 7 | Courtney Vandersloot | 240+ | 1 |
| 8 | Candace Parker | 235+ | 2 |
| 9 | Chelsea Gray | 220+ | 2 |
| 10 | Teresa Weatherspoon | 210+ | 0 |
All-Time WNBA Playoff Steals Leaders
| Rank | Player | Playoff Stl | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamika Catchings | 150+ | 1 |
| 2 | Sue Bird | 120+ | 4 |
| 3 | Diana Taurasi | 115+ | 3 |
| 4 | Ticha Penicheiro | 110+ | 1 |
| 5 | Candace Parker | 100+ | 2 |
| 6 | Lindsay Whalen | 95+ | 4 |
| 7 | Sylvia Fowles | 90+ | 2 |
| 8 | Becky Hammon | 88+ | 0 |
| 9 | Maya Moore | 85+ | 4 |
| 10 | Teresa Weatherspoon | 82+ | 0 |
All-Time WNBA Playoff Blocks Leaders
| Rank | Player | Playoff Blk | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylvia Fowles | 110+ | 2 |
| 2 | Lisa Leslie | 95+ | 2 |
| 3 | Lauren Jackson | 90+ | 2 |
| 4 | Brittney Griner | 88+ | 1 |
| 5 | Candace Parker | 85+ | 2 |
| 6 | Breanna Stewart | 82+ | 3 |
| 7 | Yolanda Griffith | 70+ | 1 |
| 8 | A’ja Wilson | 68+ | 2 |
| 9 | Tamika Catchings | 62+ | 1 |
| 10 | Tina Thompson | 60+ | 4 |
All-Time WNBA Playoff Three-Point Leaders
| Rank | Player | 3PM | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana Taurasi | 210+ | 3 |
| 2 | Sue Bird | 140+ | 4 |
| 3 | Becky Hammon | 120+ | 0 |
| 4 | Katie Smith | 105+ | 2 |
| 5 | Maya Moore | 100+ | 4 |
| 6 | Allie Quigley | 95+ | 0 |
| 7 | Cappie Pondexter | 92+ | 2 |
| 8 | Breanna Stewart | 90+ | 3 |
| 9 | Courtney Vandersloot | 82+ | 1 |
| 10 | Sabrina Ionescu | 75+ | 1 |
Players Who Dominate Multiple Categories
Only a handful of legends appear near the top of virtually every postseason leaderboard:
- Diana Taurasi — The greatest playoff scorer in WNBA history while also ranking among the leaders in assists and three-pointers.
- Sue Bird — The all-time playoff assists leader and one of the most accomplished postseason guards ever with four championships.
- Candace Parker — Elite across points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, making her one of the most complete playoff players.
- Sylvia Fowles — The premier postseason rebounder and shot blocker of her era.
- Tamika Catchings — An all-around superstar whose defense, rebounding, and playmaking translated perfectly to playoff basketball.
- Breanna Stewart — Already among the all-time playoff leaders in multiple categories despite still being active, continuing to climb every postseason leaderboard. (wnba.com)