Elena Delle Donne became the first WNBA player to join the 50-40-90 club.
The term describes a season in which a player shoots at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range, and 90 percent from the free-throw line. It is an especially demanding combination because it measures efficiency across three different scoring areas.
Delle Donne achieved the feat during the 2019 WNBA season with the Washington Mystics. Her shooting helped Washington win the franchise’s first WNBA championship that year, defeating the Connecticut Sun in the Finals.
The achievement is often associated with elite NBA shooters, but Delle Donne brought the statistical milestone to the WNBA first. Her 2019 season also contributed to her second WNBA Most Valuable Player award.