​Chelsea Gray, the Las Vegas Aces veteran, surpassed Caitlin Clark’s WNBA record for the fourth-highest number of double-doubles with points and assists after a standout performance on Saturday against the Phoenix Mercury. In the 101-50 rout, Gray tallied 15 points and handed out 11 assists, moving her to 22 career double-doubles with points and assists over 391 games spanning 12 seasons. Clark, by comparison, has accumulated 21 double-doubles with points and assists in 71 appearances across three seasons.
While this milestone marks a significant personal achievement for Gray, the comparison to Clark’s record drew a wave of online trolling toward Gray. A substantial portion of media voices continue to regard Gray as a superior point guard relative to Clark, which shaped reactions on social media after Gray passed the Fever star in double-doubles for points and assists. One commenter ridiculed the widely used “point god” moniker for Gray, writing, “So she’s the ‘point gawd’ … 12-year vet but only just passing a PG in their second year?”
The comparison has become a talking point as Clark reached her 21st double-double with points and assists on June 16, tying Gray. Clark delivered 21 points and 14 assists in Indiana’s 113-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors. She has since collected 22 total double-doubles, adding a separate category with 18 points and 12 rebounds in an 88-81 win on June 19, 2024. Gray matched Clark’s total of double-doubles after her Saturday performance.
Among players with the most double-doubles in the WNBA, the record for double-doubles with points and assists remains held by Courtney Vandersloot, followed by Alyssa Thomas and Sue Bird. Vandersloot leads with 62, while Thomas has 39 and Bird 28. With Clark’s current pace, many expect she will eventually surpass this trio by the end of her career. The group of players who have more double-doubles with points and assists than Clark and Gray include veterans who have played hundreds of games; however, none of them have maintained the same rapid rate of accumulation that Clark has demonstrated early in her professional tenure.
As these two trailblazers continue to chase the record, the upcoming meeting could prove pivotal. Clark and Gray are widely viewed as two of the premier passers and scorers in the league, and their ongoing rivalry promises to intensify as they face off again. On Sunday, the Fever travel to Las Vegas to take on the Aces, a matchup that could determine who ultimately edges closer to the all-time mark for double-doubles with points and assists. Clark is listed as probable with a back injury, though indications suggest she should be ready to suit up, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the showdown.
For fans and followers, the broader narrative remains compelling: two of the WNBA’s brightest young stars contending in real time for a coveted record that highlights not only scoring and playmaking but also consistency and longevity. The discussion extends beyond simple statistics, reflecting how early-career benchmarks can spark debates about how to measure greatness at different stages of a player’s development. As Clark’s career unfolds, observers will likely continue to compare her trajectory with established veterans like Gray, watching to see whether Clark can sustain the pace needed to surpass the all-time leaders in double-doubles with points and assists.
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