WNBA forward who was the 2016 MVP and won the title with the Los Angeles Sparks that year. As union president she negotiated two landmark contracts for the players.
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Nneka Ogwumike 16
1990Nneka Ogwumike born in TexasNneka Ogwumike is born in Tomball, Texas, to Nigerian parents.
2008Nneka Ogwumike joins StanfordOgwumike reaches the Final Four in all four of her seasons.
2012Nneka Ogwumike drafted first by the SparksThe Los Angeles Sparks take Ogwumike first overall.
2012Nneka Ogwumike named Rookie of the YearOgwumike is WNBA Rookie of the Year.
2016Nneka Ogwumike elected union presidentOgwumike becomes president of the WNBA players' association.
2016Nneka Ogwumike named MVPOgwumike is the WNBA Most Valuable Player.
2016Nneka Ogwumike wins the WNBA titleOgwumike's last-second shot beats Minnesota in Game 5 of the Finals.
2019Nneka Ogwumike re-elected union presidentOgwumike begins a second term and leads the players in contract talks.
2020Nneka Ogwumike seeks to play for NigeriaOgwumike leaves the US national team pool and pursues a switch to Nigeria.
2020Nneka Ogwumike agrees a landmark contractThe new agreement raises salaries and adds paid maternity leave.
2024Nneka Ogwumike joins the Seattle StormAfter twelve years in Los Angeles, Ogwumike signs with Seattle.
2025Nneka Ogwumike loses her Nigeria appealFIBA rejects Ogwumike's third request to play for Nigeria.
2025Nneka Ogwumike signs with Project BOgwumike is the first player to join the new international league.
2026Nneka Ogwumike returns to the SparksOgwumike goes back to Los Angeles for her 15th season.
2026Nneka Ogwumike wins a historic contractThe new agreement raises the salary cap to $7 million and the average salary to about $583,000.
2026Nneka Ogwumike announces her retirementOgwumike says the 2026 season will be her last.