Alyssa Thomas, a veteran forward from the Phoenix Mercury team, is still making new history in the WNBA. Her 16th career triple-double was the 102-72 win and came versus the Dallas Wings.
The experienced player’s last great show has raised loud discussions among the fans. In fact, the majority of them consider Thomas better than the superstar Caitlin Clark. The latest history writing event has directed everyone to her immense, gleaming triple-double depth.
Alyssa Thomas Makes WNBA History Against Wings
Thomas turned in a historic performance, bettering all previous WNBA records by becoming the first player to register a 15-point, 10-rebound, 15-assist game. Her line was remarkable, as not only did she score 15 points while shooting an efficient 5-8, but she also had 10 rebounds and a franchise-tying 15 assists while posting a staggering +30 plus-minus.
Alyssa Thomas vs Wings:
15 PTS
10 REB
15 AST (t-franchise record)
5-8 FG
+30The first player in WNBA history with a 15/10/15 game. pic.twitter.com/DqGMHjrPSi
— StatMuse (@statmuse) July 8, 2025
Not only did the 33-year-old cover all of the bases and prevent Phoenix from suffering a third three-game losing streak of the season, but her 15 assists tied the Mercury franchise record.
Thomas shot efficiently from the field and showcased the complete skill set that has made her the league’s premier triple-double threat.
This performance couldn’t have been more timely after Phoenix lost a challenging game to Dallas, finishing 98-89, and greatly satisfied both Thomas and the Mercury fans.
As dominant as the victory was, it pushed Phoenix to 13-6 for the season while maintaining its positioning as one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
She has established herself as the WNBA’s triple-double queen since 2023. Over this period, Thomas has recorded 10 triple-doubles, while the rest of the entire league have managed just 13 combined.
Triple-doubles since 2023:
Alyssa Thomas – 10
Rest of WNBA – 13pic.twitter.com/96lI7nda0j— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) July 8, 2025
Fans Rally Behind Thomas in Caitlin Clark Comparison Debate
Social media erupted with praise for Thomas following her historic night, with supporters making strong claims about her standing in the league.
“She’s better than Caitlin Clark,” tweeted one passionate fan, showing the growing debate between Thomas and the Indiana Fever star.
She’s better than Caitlin Clark
— Kingshagrin (@kingshagrin) July 8, 2025
Another supporter shared statistics:
“Most triple-doubles in WNBA history: 16 — Alyssa Thomas, 4 — Sabrina Ionescu, 3 — Candace Parker, 3 — Caitlin Clark.”
Most triple-doubles in WNBA history:
12 — Alyssa Thomas
4 — Sabrina Ionescu
3 — Candace Parker
3 — Caitlin Clark— Bol don’t lie (@bol_dont_lie) July 8, 2025
One of the users commented, “Caitlin cannot do this!” showcasing that a constant comparison persists for the players in the league.
Caitlin cannot do this!
— Zulek K (@jdjjdjjjen) July 8, 2025
One fan captured the sentiment around Thomas’s career perfectly, stating, “Might be one of the most underrated players of all time.” Despite her good achievements, the wider basketball community often overlooked her.
These numbers underscore Thomas’s dominance in the triple-double category, where she holds a commanding lead over her closest competitors.
