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WNBA's Youngest Phenom: Leite Achieves Historic Feat
1 Aug
Summary
- Carla Leite is the youngest WNBA player with multiple 20-point, 10-assist games.
- Leite set a new single-season record for the Fire with her fifth double-double.
- She leads the Fire in scoring and assists this season.
Portland point guard Carla Leite continues to impress, recently achieving a significant milestone. On Friday, she delivered a stellar performance with 20 points and 12 assists in the Fire's game against the Indiana Fever. This marked her second game this season with at least 20 points and 10 assists.
At 22 years old, Leite has become the youngest player in WNBA history to achieve multiple games with this impressive stat line. Her previous 20-point, 10-assist performance occurred on June 17 during a comeback win against the Seattle Storm.
Furthermore, Leite's latest performance secured her fifth double-double of the 2026 season, establishing a new single-season record for the Fire. She leads the team in scoring with an average of 15.2 points per game and in assists with 5.9 per game. Leite also holds the Fire's records for single-season assists (154) and highest points in a single game (32).
