Nneka Ogwumike passes Lisa Leslie as Sparks' all-time leading scorer

Nneka Ogwumike became the all-time leading scorer for the Los Angeles Sparks during a game against the Chicago Sky on July 17, surpassing Lisa Leslie's previous record. Ogwumike scored her 6,264th point with a driving jumper in the second half. She contributed a strong performance, ending the match with 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting. Ogwumike had tied Leslie’s record just days before in a loss to the Minnesota Lynx. Leslie congratulated Ogwumike on social media, calling her achievement well-deserved.

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