2025 WNBA Playoffs: Most Postseason Appearances by Individual Active Players
Several players are entering the 2025 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google bringing a wealth of postseason history to their teams, and their leadership could be the difference-maker in tight matchups. Here’s a look at the most postseason-tested active players and teams in this year’s run in the Playoffs.
Top Individual Playoff Appearances
Leading the pack is DeWanna Bonner of the Phoenix Mercury, who has made 15 playoff appearances. Following her is Natasha Howard of the Indiana Fever with 11 appearances.
A three-way tie for third place with 10 playoff appearances includes:
- Brittney Griner (Atlanta Dream)
- Nneka Ogwumike (Seattle Storm)
- Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas Aces)
Other notable names include:
- Alyssa Thomas (Phoenix) and Jewell Loyd (Las Vegas) with 9 appearances
- A large group tied with 8 appearances, including stars like Breanna Stewart, Natasha Cloud, Jonquel Jones, and Emma Meesseman.
Championship Count
Among this year’s postseason participants, three players stand out with three WNBA championships each:
- Natasha Howard (Indiana)
- Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas)
- Breanna Stewart (New York)
Several others have won two titles, including:
- DeWanna Bonner, Sami Whitcomb, Kiah Stokes, A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Jewell Loyd, Jordin Canada, and Sydney Colson.
Team Playoff Experience by Games Played
When it comes to collective playoff experience, the New York Liberty lead all teams with 252 games played by players on their active roster. Close behind are the Las Vegas Aces with 249 games, followed by the Minnesota Lynx (211) and Indiana Fever (197).
Here’s the full breakdown:
- New York Liberty – 252 GP
- Las Vegas Aces – 249 GP
- Minnesota Lynx – 211 GP
- Indiana Fever – 197 GP
- Phoenix Mercury – 195 GP
- Atlanta Dream – 149 GP
- Golden State Valkyries – 129 GP
- Seattle Storm – 107 GP