On Sunday, Sabrina Ionescu reached a significant career milestone by recording her 1,000th assist in the WNBA during the New York Liberty’s game against the Connecticut Sun. This achievement places her among an elite group of only 42 players in league history to surpass 1,000 career assists.
Ranking Among the Fastest to Reach 1,000 Assists
Ionescu became the third-fastest player to reach 1,000 assists, accomplishing the feat in just 170 games. This pace trails only Ticha Penicheiro and Teresa Weatherspoon, who reached the milestone in 134 and 159 games, respectively. Since Penicheiro’s mark in 2003, no player has reached 1,000 assists faster than Ionescu.
Progress Toward All-Time Assist Leaders
Currently ranked 42nd on the WNBA’s all-time assists leaderboard, Ionescu is steadily closing in on the top 25, where Erica Wheeler holds the 25th spot with 1,218 assists. The all-time record remains with Sue Bird, who retired with 3,234 assists. Prior to this game, Ionescu averaged 5.7 assists per contest in the season, totaling 147 assists so far.
Growing Legacy with the New York Liberty
Sabrina Ionescu’s rapid ascent in career assists reflects her increasing impact on the New York Liberty’s gameplay and overall success. Achieving this milestone at such a young age signals her potential to climb higher on the all-time list, further cementing her status as one of the premier playmakers in the league.