Alyssa Thomas is rewriting what it means to dominate a basketball game. As of now, she has recorded eight triple-doubles in the 2025 WNBA season—an incomprehensible feat, especially when you consider that the rest of the entire league combined has only seven triple-doubles. The magnitude of that accomplishment is simply stupefying, and the shock and admiration it warrants can’t be overstated.
To date, Thomas has tallied seven triple-doubles this season, setting the WNBA single-season record and breaking her own previous mark of six. She earned her seventh triple-double in a 92–84 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, delivering 12 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists. That game was not just another stat line—it was a full-on demonstration of Thomas’s extraordinary versatility and impact.But then she did it again. That brings us to eight. Eight triple-doubles—that incandescent symbol of all-around prowess—surpassing everyone else in the league combined, who trail with only seven in total. That extends her own legacy into new territory, as she’s not merely rewriting record books—she’s rewriting the conversation and company of triple-double standards in the entire WNBA.
Let’s reflect on that. In a league where historically triple-doubles were rare, she now stands alone atop the mountain. This isn’t a narrow win—a one-triple-double advantage—it’s domination, wide and bold. One player, one season, more game-shaping performances than every other player put together. That’s staggering in the fullest sense.
Those triple-doubles aren’t isolated occurrences; they are driving wins. Her record-breaking seventh came in a comeback effort against the Sparks, and her performance lifted the Mercury into the upper tier of playoff positioningThat “engine” role—assisting, rebounding, scoring—keeps the Mercury humming whether flashes of brilliance or consistent hard-nosed effort fuel the wall-to-wall attack.
Thomas isn’t just piling up stats for fun. Her all-around numbers—15.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game—have her leading the league in assists and hovering just shy of averaging a triple-double all season. That kind of consistency is MVP-level territory, and she’s certainly in the mix. The MVP debate is narrowing down to her and titans like A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier
Fans are catching on too—the energy around the Mercury is electric. They’re positioned to smash their franchise win record, and fans are showing up in droves, along with NBA stars dipping into Mercury games. Thomas’s performances—versatile, game-controlling, awe-inspiring—have made Phoenix a must-watch stop in the WNBA
And yet, despite it all, many analysts feel she doesn’t get all the deserved MVP traction yet. Her leadership, versatility, and stat-stuffing are clear MVP indicators. The disbelief surrounding her seems only to feed into the mystique of what she’s accomplishing—a forward posting near triple-double averages, dominating on every plane, despite the limitations her past injuries have imposed. To some, the undervaluation just fuels her legend more.
Maryland is behind her too. Her alma mater women’s basketball team made “AT for MVP” shirts to cheer her on, rallying behind her feel-good, never‑say‑die journey
Let it sink in: someone is averaging nearly a triple-double, setting the single-season triple-double record, and piling up more triple-doubles than anyone else in the league this season combined. It’s something that leaves fans slack-jawed, analysts scrambling for comparisons, and fellow players shaking their heads in awe.
This is more than an individual milepost—it’s a landmark moment in WNBA history. For most of the league’s history, triple-doubles were rare—and when they happened, they made headlines. Now Alyssa Thomas has made them routine, not only reshaping expectations for herself, but raising the bar for what is possible.
There’s a growing sense that we’re bearing witness to a changing guard of sorts. The force of her play is compelling, force-of-nature level. People talk about “the triple-double threat”—that was once the domain of guards like Sabrina Ionescu. Now a forward is carrying that mantle, matching point guard vision with physicality at either end of the court. She’s redefining position, perimeter, and presence.
Let me underscore the absurdity once more: eight triple‑doubles from one player. Only seven from every other player combined. In aggregate, that makes her performance not only dominant, but isolating. She stands entirely alone in the space of elite, all-aroundnba-like statistical production. If you add them up, she owns more than the rest of the league put together this year.
Think of how that speaks to her impact on the court. Every time she’s on the floor, she can hit her numbers in scoring, rebounding, and distributing. That makes her an anchor and fulcrum of the Mercury’s offense and defense. It’s hard to game-plan against someone whose entire stat sheet fires up most possessions.
Each of her triple-doubles is a story in itself: one might have had more scoring, another more rebounds, another more assists—but each is about control, balance, and elevation of the game. Her seventh, with 15 assists and 15 rebounds, shattered new territory in what a single WNBA game can look like across all facets.
Given that she now has eight, I’ll add: it’s far more than mere consistency. This is a season-long performance narrative. And the rest of the league, talented as it is, hasn’t managed even seven in total. That gap amplifies her uniqueness to next-level proportions. She’s not just “leading.” She’s redefining. It’s like the rest of the league is playing catch-up with the radar signature she leaves on every stat sheet.
When we talk league history, she has now secured her place as the figure in triple-double lore. No one else is even close in career or seasonal triple-doubles—she’s the undisputed queen.
Her season isn’t just high-volume—it’s groundbreaking. Each near triple-double further cements the idea that she’s the most complete player in the WNBA right now. The way she controls games with her intelligence, hustle, and craft isn’t just effective—it’s inspiring.
Whether she ends the season with nine or ten, the statement is made. She has raised the ceiling for everybody. She has pushed the boundaries of what merits MVP conversation, and she’s made triple-doubles a headline in women’s hoops again—one player, one season, dominant across the board.
Let Alyssa Thomas’s eight triple‑doubles be remembered not just as a stat, but as a season-long sermon on versatility, toughness, and all‑around brilliance. And let the rest of the league know: she asked for that record and she’s running away with it.
