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Brittney Griner scores 6,000th career point in WNBA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated May 30, 2026

Brittney Griner scores 6,000th career point in WNBA
Summary

Brittney Griner scored her 6,000th career point during a recent game against the Connecticut Sun. The milestone was achieved with a 4-foot turnaround jumper, marking Griner as the 18th player in WNBA history to reach this significant scoring benchmark. This achievement highlights Griner's enduring impact in the league and her offensive prowess. As the Phoenix Mercury continue their season, Griner's performance will be closely monitored as they aim for playoff contention.

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  • •Griner's 6,000th point came on a jumper against Connecticut.
  • •She is the 18th player in WNBA history to achieve this.
  • •The milestone reflects Griner's scoring ability and career longevity.
  • •Phoenix Mercury continues to chase playoff positioning.
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  • 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Brittney Griner becomes 18th player in WNBA history to score 6,000 career points
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Brittney Griner became the 18th player in WNBA history to score 6,000 points on a 4-foot turnaround jumper for the Connecticut Sun.

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