Napheesa Collier just turned efficiency into history.

The Minnesota Lynx All-Star etched her name into the WNBA history books by becoming only the second player ever to record a 50-40-90 season, a rare statistical achievement that showcases all-around efficiency (at least 50% on FGs, 40% on threes, and 90% on FTs). Before Collier, the only woman to hit the mark was Elena Delle Donne in 2019, the same year she powered the Washington Mystics to a championship.

For “Phee,” the 29-year-old star, the numbers are staggering. She closed the 2025 regular season with splits of 50.3 percent from the field, 40.6 percent from beyond the arc, and 90.6 percent at the line. More than just efficient, she was dominant, appearing in 33 games and averaging 22.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per contest. 

Here’s a quick context of how rare the feat is:

Collier’s production anchored Minnesota to a league-best 34-10 record, solidifying the Lynx as the team to beat heading into the playoffs.

Her brilliance has also fueled one of the tightest MVP races in recent memory. A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces captured the scoring title while guiding her team to a 30-14 mark, capped off by a 16-game winning streak to close the season. Meanwhile, Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas rewrote the record books by surpassing Caitlin Clark for the single-season assists record, all while piling up her usual blend of points, rebounds, and defensive stops en route to a 27-17 finish. Against that backdrop, Collier’s balance of efficiency and leadership has made her case impossible to ignore.

Then again, the MVP race is only part of the picture. For Collier and the Lynx, the ultimate goal has always been a championship. Last year’s crushing defeat to the New York Liberty in a winner-take-all Game 5 still lingers, serving as both a reminder and motivation. From the first tip of the season, Minnesota has carried itself with the urgency of a team determined to reclaim that stage.

With Collier delivering at historic levels, the Lynx enter the postseason with the top overall seed and a roster playing with conviction. Whether or not the MVP trophy lands in her hands, this campaign will stand as one of Collier’s finest, and potentially the foundation of a championship run that has been years in the making.