Height
6'2"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
36
College
Stanford
Experience
14 yrs
WNBA Performance is graded on per-game box production relative to position.
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Nneka Ogwumike earns a A+ Performance grade, ranking #5 of 51 Forwards on the FanVerdicts board.
Performance
Nneka Ogwumike's A+ Performance grade positions her in the elite tier at her position — a franchise-caliber two-way forward who continues to deliver at an all-star level well into her fourth decade. The 2026 season numbers tell the story of sustained excellence: 15.3 PPG, 7.4 RPG on 50.6% FG and a remarkable 50.0% from three-point range across eight games, a shooting profile that ranks her among the most efficient scorers in the league regardless of position. The only meaningful statistical concern is a modest playmaking footprint at 2.0 APG, which fits her role as a primary scorer rather than a facilitator, though her 1.1 SPG confirms continued two-way engagement on the perimeter. Her availability — eight games into the 2026 season — underscores the durability question at 35 years old, yet those eight contests show no decline in either volume or efficiency, dispelling any "aging decline" narrative. The media framing is unambiguous: she is a cornerstone player and leadership anchor for Los Angeles, recently surpassing Lisa Leslie in the franchise's all-time field-goal record, and her contract extension reflects the organization's confidence in her unfinished business. If she maintains this efficiency profile through a full season, Ogwumike will have authored one of the league's most impressive sustained-excellence stories.
Contract Value Index
Nneka Ogwumike earns a B+ Contract Value Index (CVI) on a $950K annual salary — a shrewd investment for a franchise anchor entering her 36th year. Her 2026 season production of 15.3 PPG, 7.4 RPG, and 2.0 APG on elite efficiency (50.6% FG, 50.0% 3P across 8 games) validates the Los Angeles Sparks' confidence in her sustained two-way impact, and the A+ performance grade confirms she remains a cornerstone-caliber contributor rather than a declining veteran. At a solid mid-tier salary, the deal positions Ogwumike well below market premium for her output level — she's delivering all-star tier production on a mid-card financial commitment. At 14 years into her career, remaining competitive at this level of efficiency is rare; the one-year term protects both sides while allowing the organization flexibility if circumstances shift. Media narratives underscore her stabilizing role for a rebuilding roster and her unfinished business in Los Angeles, framing her not as a legacy pickup but as an active centerpiece — a distinction that justifies the CVI grade and reinforces that the Sparks have locked in genuine value without overpaying for sentiment alone.
2026 Season Stats24 GP
17.3
PPG
9.0
RPG
2.9
APG
1.1
SPG
0.5
BPG
52.6
FG%
38.9
3P%
84.5
FT%
Career StatsA+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 460 | 16.8 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 54.1 | 35.4 | 83.8 |
| 2026 | 24 | 17.3 | 9.0 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 52.6 | 38.9 | 84.5 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$950K
AAV
$950K/yr