Brittney Griner’s the Best 3-Point Shooter – and Three More Bold Predictions for the 2025 WNBA Season

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The 2025 WNBA season is shaping up to be one of the most compelling in league history. With a record number of eyes on the game, blockbuster trades behind us, and a fresh class of rookies ready to challenge the status quo, everything is on the table. As parity grows and the talent pool deepens, it’s time to go all-in on four bold predictions that may sound outrageous today — but could define the league by September.

Let’s start with the boldest of them all.

1. Brittney Griner Will Lead the WNBA in 3-Point Percentage

Yes, you read that right.

After over a decade as the most dominant interior force in women’s basketball, Brittney Griner is evolving her game — and in 2025, she’s stepping out beyond the arc for good. Griner showed glimpses of her range last season with the Phoenix Mercury, knocking down 4 of 8 attempts in limited action. But insiders from Mercury camp say she’s been spending hours every day in the gym focusing on extending her shooting range. The goal? Reinvention.

Griner is entering her age-34 season, and with injuries and spacing issues catching up to Phoenix last year, she’s recognizing the need to stay one step ahead of the game. A source close to the Mercury staff revealed she shot over 40% from three during intrasquad scrimmages and team practices this offseason, regularly spacing the floor in pick-and-pop situations with Diana Taurasi and Natasha Cloud.

Don’t be surprised if Griner attempts at least 80 threes this year — and connects on more than 45% of them. The league will take time to adjust to the seven-footer stretching the floor, and by the time defenses catch on, she might already have a comfortable lead in efficiency.

For a player long known for her dominance in the paint, this next chapter in Griner’s career could be as impactful as her prime years. And if she actually leads the league in 3-point percentage? It could be the biggest storyline of the WNBA’s 2025 renaissance.

2. The Indiana Fever Will Win the Eastern Conference

Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and NaLyssa Smith.

That core trio alone makes the Fever a must-watch team. But here’s what sets them apart in 2025 — the roster is deeper, smarter, and finally ready to win.

Indiana hasn’t won a playoff game since 2015. They haven’t had a winning season in nearly a decade. But that changes now. Clark’s arrival has transformed not only the pace and spacing of the team, but its identity. The Fever now lead with swagger and urgency, and with second-year All-Star Boston commanding the block and elite secondary scorers like Kelsey Mitchell and Kristy Wallace spacing the floor, this team is set to cause havoc in the East.

What’s more, Clark’s transition to the WNBA looks smoother than many predicted. Through training camp and preseason games, she’s shown flashes of Stephen Curry-level gravity — defenders are picking her up at half court, only to be diced by her vision and ability to bend defenses. Her shooting range opens up more room for Boston and Smith to dominate the interior.

Defensively, the team’s still a work in progress, but Boston is the anchor and Smith has made notable strides as a help defender. Add in the veteran presence of Erica Wheeler and Lexie Hull, and you have a team that can play in transition, survive in the half court, and shoot their way out of deficits.

It’s bold to pick anyone but the Liberty or Sun in the East. But the Fever’s momentum is real — and they have the best young core in basketball.

3. Arike Ogunbowale Will Win MVP

Arike Ogunbowale has always been known for her scoring. She led the league in points per game in 2020, has hit countless game-winners, and is arguably the league’s most dangerous guard in isolation. But in 2025, she’s coming for more than highlights — she’s chasing greatness.

With new head coach Latricia Trammell emphasizing movement and ball distribution, Ogunbowale enters this season with better shot selection, improved conditioning, and a clear leadership role on a Dallas Wings team poised to contend.

Here’s why this might finally be her MVP year:

• Efficiency Jump: Ogunbowale is now surrounded by elite forwards like Satou Sabally and Natasha Howard, meaning she’ll face fewer double teams and have cleaner looks at the basket.
• Playmaking Evolution: Reports out of Wings camp suggest she’s taken serious strides as a facilitator, especially in the pick-and-roll with Teaira McCowan. Her assist numbers are projected to rise.
• Team Success: For the first time in years, the Wings are a top-3 team in the West on paper. With rookies like Carla Leite adding shooting and pace, and depth across the board, Dallas could push for 25+ wins — which would be hard to ignore on Ogunbowale’s résumé.

If she can average around 22 points, 5 assists, and lead her team into a top playoff seed, the MVP narrative will catch fire. She already has the charisma, flair, and big moments — all she’s missing is the hardware.

4. The Las Vegas Aces Will Not Make the Finals

The Aces are the reigning queens of the WNBA. Back-to-back champions. The most stacked starting five in league history. But after two years of dominance, the league is catching up — and Vegas is due for a regression.

The warning signs are there.

First, the wear and tear. A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Kelsey Plum have all logged massive minutes the past two years, not just in the WNBA, but overseas and with Team USA. Chelsea Gray missed time late last season with a foot injury, and while she’s returning in 2025, her explosiveness isn’t guaranteed.

Second, the bench remains thin. The loss of Candace Parker, who announced her retirement after the 2024 title run, creates a void in leadership and depth. Alysha Clark is aging. Jackie Young is spectacular, but she’ll be tasked with a heavier offensive load if injuries hit the core.

Third, the competition is simply better. The Liberty added depth in the frontcourt, the Fever are surging, and the Sun are still a defensive nightmare. Out West, the Wings, Sparks, and Lynx are all healthier and more cohesive. There’s no cakewalk to the Finals anymore.

Becky Hammon is a master motivator, but there’s a reason three-peats are so rare. The target on the Aces’ back is larger than ever, and with everyone gunning for them, one misstep — one injury, one playoff upset — could send Vegas home early.

Don’t be surprised if the Aces get bounced in the semifinals. Their reign has been historic, but in the WNBA, dynasties are hard to sustain. 2025 might be the year the empire stumbles.

The WNBA is entering a golden age. With generational rookies like Caitlin Clark entering the league, legends like Brittney Griner expanding their game, and parity like we’ve never seen before, this season promises chaos, brilliance, and evolution.

Will Griner really become the league’s most accurate 3-point shooter? Will the Fever leapfrog New York and Connecticut? Can Ogunbowale finally claim her MVP crown? And could the seemingly unstoppable Aces fall short?

Bold predictions? Absolutely. But in the WNBA, the bold often becomes reality faster than anyone expects.

Strap in. The 2025 season is here — and it’s going to be unforgettable.