Height
6'2"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
35
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
At 35 years old and 14 seasons into her career, Nneka Ogwumike earns a B Contract Value Index (CVI) on a one-year, $950K deal — a fair-value verdict that reflects her continued elite production without the premium attached to franchise-max players. During the 2026 season, she posted 15.3 PPG and 7.4 RPG on exceptional efficiency (50.6% FG, 50.0% 3P), demonstrating that age has not diminished her two-way impact; those numbers place her solidly in the all-star tier for a franchise cornerstone. At $950K AAV, she occupies a solid mid-tier salary slot well below the WNBA's franchise-player ceiling, positioning her as a strong value for a rebuilding roster seeking reliability and veteran leadership. The one-year structure carries inherent risk — a short window before she reaches unrestricted free agency — but the CVI reflects her proven durability, shot-making prowess, and clutch mentality, all of which media consensus confirms as essential anchors for Los Angeles. Her surpassing of a franchise field-goal record and sustained relevance in the competitive landscape validate the organization's confidence in her unfinished business, making this contract a sensible bet on a player who remains capable of delivering in high-leverage moments.
2026 Season Stats8 GP
15.3
PPG
7.4
RPG
2.0
APG
1.1
SPG
0.4
BPG
50.6
FG%
50.0
3P%
76.7
FT%