Alyssa Thomas Continues To Climb The Record Books
The league announced the milestone during the game.
“With her first steal of the game, Alyssa Thomas passed Taj McWilliams-Franklin for 13th on the all-time steals list.”
It’s just the latest accomplishment for a player who has built a reputation as one of the most versatile and complete stars the WNBA has ever seen.
Known throughout the basketball world as “The Engine,” Thomas has become one of the league’s most unique players during her 12-year professional career. The former Maryland standout entered Monday averaging 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game for the Mercury while continuing to impact every aspect of the game.
Her ability to fill the stat sheet has become legendary.
A Career Unlike Any Other
Thomas already owns one of the most unique records in league history.
She is the WNBA’s all-time leader in career triple-doubles and has redefined what a point-forward can be at the professional level. Throughout her career with the Connecticut Sun and now the Mercury, Thomas has consistently ranked among the league’s elite playmakers despite playing primarily in the frontcourt.
The six-time WNBA All-Star also captured the league’s assists title in 2025 and has earned three All-WNBA First Team selections over the last three seasons.
Her defensive impact has been just as impressive.
Thomas was the WNBA steals leader in 2020 and has earned seven All-Defensive Team selections during her career, helping establish herself as one of the league’s most complete two-way players.
Mercury Veteran Still Making An Impact
At 34 years old, Thomas continues to perform at an elite level.
Entering Monday’s game against Indiana, she had recorded at least nine assists in five consecutive contests and remained one of the primary engines behind Phoenix’s offense.
The milestone steal against the Fever served as another reminder that Thomas continues to add to a Hall of Fame-caliber career.
With every game, she moves closer to even more history, and Monday night’s achievement was simply the latest chapter in a career filled with record-setting moments.