WNBA Season Player Stat Leaders
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The WNBA season is underway, and the league's best players are putting up impressive numbers. Here's a look at the top performers in each major statistical category:
Points
Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson is leading the league in scoring, averaging 20.1 points per game. Wilson is a dynamic scorer who can get to the basket at will. She's also a threat from beyond the arc, shooting 38.6% from three-point range.
Rebounds
Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart is the league's leading rebounder, averaging 10.8 rebounds per game. Stewart is a force on the boards, and she's also a skilled scorer, averaging 19.7 points per game.
Assists
Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith is the league's leading assist leader, averaging 6.2 assists per game. Diggins-Smith is a gifted playmaker who can create scoring opportunities for her teammates.
Steals
Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes is the league's leading steals leader, averaging 2.7 steals per game. Sykes is a defensive menace who can disrupt opposing offenses.
Blocks
Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones is the league's leading shot-blocker, averaging 2.2 blocks per game. Jones is a rim protector who can alter shots and change the complexion of a game.
Field Goal Percentage
New York Liberty center Natasha Howard is the league's leading field goal shooter, shooting 62.5% from the field. Howard is a powerful post scorer who can finish around the basket.
Three-Point Percentage
Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird is the league's leading three-point shooter, shooting 47.1% from beyond the arc. Bird is a sharpshooter who can knock down shots from anywhere on the court.
Free Throw Percentage
Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray is the league's leading free-throw shooter, shooting 90.5% from the line. Gray is a clutch performer who can knock down free throws when it matters most.
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