Career Timeline of Chelsea Gray: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Chelsea Gray, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Chelsea Gray is an accomplished American professional basketball player currently with the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. Drafted in 2014, she debuted in 2015 after recovering from an injury. Gray secured her first WNBA championship with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2016 and claimed a second title with the Aces in 2022, earning the Finals MVP award. In addition to her WNBA success, Gray has achieved international recognition, winning gold medals in 5x5 basketball at both the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics.
2003: Sparks Finals Appearance
In 2016, the Los Angeles Sparks advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2003.
2014: Drafted by Connecticut Sun
In 2014, Chelsea Gray was drafted 11th overall by the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA draft. She sat out the 2014 season while recovering from a right knee injury.
2014: Drafted to WNBA
In 2014, Chelsea Gray was the eleventh pick in the WNBA Draft. She did not play that season due to injury.
2015: WNBA Debut
In 2015, Chelsea Gray made her debut with the Sun in the WNBA season.
2015: Return to Basketball
In 2015, Chelsea Gray returned to basketball healthy and averaged 6.9 points per game (ppg) coming off the bench for the Sun.
June 2016: Re-signed with Abdullah Gul University
In June 2016, Chelsea Gray re-signed with Abdullah Gul University for the 2016–17 off-season.
2016: Traded to the Los Angeles Sparks
In 2016, Chelsea Gray was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks along with two first round picks in the 2016 WNBA draft and a first round pick in the 2017 WNBA draft.
2016: First WNBA Title
In 2016, Chelsea Gray won her first title with the Los Angeles Sparks.
July 2017: Signed with Botaş SK
In July 2017, Chelsea Gray signed with Botaş SK for the 2017–18 off-season.
2017: Draft Pick Trade
In 2017, the Los Angeles Sparks traded a first round pick acquired with Chelsea Gray to the Connecticut Sun.
May 20, 2018: Game-Winning Layup
On May 20, 2018, in the Sparks' season opener against the Lynx, Chelsea Gray scored 18 points along with a game-winning layup at the buzzer in a 77–76 victory.
April 30, 2019: Re-signed with the Sparks
On April 30, 2019, Chelsea Gray re-signed with the Sparks.
July 7, 2019: First Career Triple-Double
On July 7, 2019, Chelsea Gray recorded her first triple-double with 13 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 98–81 win against the Washington Mystics.
August 29, 2019: Career-High Scoring
On August 29, 2019, Chelsea Gray scored a career-high 30 points in an 87–83 win against the Indiana Fever.
July 2020: Signed with Fenerbahçe
In July 2020, Chelsea Gray signed with Fenerbahçe of the Turkish league.
August 28, 2020: Season-High Scoring
On August 28, 2020, Chelsea Gray scored a season-high 27 points in an 80–76 victory over the Connecticut Sun.
2020: 2020 Summer Olympics Gold Medal
In 2020, Chelsea Gray won a gold medal for 5x5 basketball at the Summer Olympics.
June 2021: Named to Olympic Roster
In June 2021, Chelsea Gray was named to the 12-player roster for Team USA for the 2020 summer Olympics.
2021: Signed with Las Vegas Aces
In 2021 free agency, Chelsea Gray signed a multi-year deal with the Las Vegas Aces.
2022: Second WNBA Title and Finals MVP
In 2022, Chelsea Gray won her second title with the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals, where she was named Finals MVP.
June 2024: Named to Olympic Team
In June 2024, Chelsea Gray was again named to the US women's Olympic team to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France.
July 11, 2024: Unrivaled League Appearance
On July 11, 2024, it was announced that Chelsea Gray would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league. She captains Rose BC.
2024: 2024 Summer Olympics Gold Medal
In 2024, Chelsea Gray won a gold medal for 5x5 basketball at the Summer Olympics.
