Olivia Miles passes WNBA legend while chasing Caitlin Clark’s rookie record

Olivia Miles has had a remarkable start to her WNBA career with the Minnesota Lynx. As she remains on track to break Caitlin Clark's rookie record of 337 assists, Miles has already achieved an impressive milestone. On Monday night, the guard recorded her 225th assist of the season while playing against the Golden State Valkyries.

This surpassed Hall of Famer Ticha Penicheiro's previous record, marking her as the second-most assists by a rookie in WNBA history. This significant achievement came during the first quarter of the game at Target Center, where Miles delivered a pass to Napheesa Collier, who then scored. With her efficient play, Miles is averaging 20.0 points, 6.2 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game.

Her All-Star selection and Rookie of the Year award chances are further highlighted by her consistent performance. Miles' assist to Collier exemplifies her ability to create scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. Her milestone is particularly noteworthy given Penicheiro's legendary status in the league. Despite the competition, Miles continues to shine within a championship-caliber roster, demonstrating her value as a key player.