History of Chelsea Gray in Timeline

Chelsea Gray, nicknamed "Point Gawd", is a prominent American professional basketball player currently with the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA and Rose BC of Unrivaled. Drafted eleventh overall in 2014, she debuted in 2015 and won her first WNBA title with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2016. Gray's success continued with the Las Vegas Aces, securing titles in 2022 (where she was named Finals MVP), 2023, and 2025. She has also achieved Olympic gold medals in 5x5 basketball at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics. Adding to her accolades, Gray captained Rose BC to victory in the inaugural Unrivaled league championship, earning Finals MVP honors.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 8, 1992: Chelsea Gray's Birth

On October 8, 1992, Chelsea Nichelle Gray was born. She would later become a professional basketball player.

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February 2013: Knee dislocation during Junior Year

In February 2013, during her junior year at Duke, Chelsea Gray dislocated her knee, sidelining her for the remainder of the year.

January 2014: Re-injured Knee during Senior Year

In January 2014, Chelsea Gray re-injured the same knee, causing her to miss the remainder of her senior year and abruptly ending her college career.

2014: Sat out season due to injury

In 2014, Chelsea Gray sat out the season while recovering from a right knee injury sustained in January of her senior year at Duke.

2014: Drafted by Connecticut Sun

In 2014, Chelsea Gray was drafted eleventh overall by the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA draft.

2016: Won first title with Los Angeles Sparks

In 2016, Chelsea Gray won her first WNBA title with the Los Angeles Sparks.

April 30, 2019: Re-signed with Sparks

On April 30, 2019, Chelsea Gray re-signed with the Los Angeles Sparks.

July 7, 2019: Recorded first 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: Scored career-high 30 points

On August 29, 2019, Chelsea Gray scored a career-high 30 points in an 87–83 win against the Indiana Fever.

November 2019: Marriage to Tipesa Moorer

In November 2019, Chelsea Gray married Tipesa Moorer, a former Long Beach State and American Samoan basketball player.

August 28, 2020: Scored a season-high 27 points

On August 28, 2020, Chelsea Gray scored a season-high 27 points in an 80–76 victory over the Connecticut Sun.

2020: Won gold medal at Summer Olympics

In 2020, Chelsea Gray won a gold medal for 5x5 basketball at the Summer Olympics.

2022: Won second title with Las Vegas Aces and named Finals MVP

In 2022, Chelsea Gray won her second WNBA title with the Las Vegas Aces. She was also named the Finals MVP.

November 2023: Pregnancy announcement

In November 2023, Chelsea Gray and Tipesa Moorer announced that they were expecting their first child.

2023: Won third title with Las Vegas Aces

In 2023, Chelsea Gray won her third WNBA title with the Las Vegas Aces.

February 2024: Birth of Lennox Ali'i Gray

In February 2024, Chelsea Gray and Tipesa Moorer welcomed their first child, Lennox Ali'i Gray.

June 2024: Named to US Olympic team again

In June 2024, Chelsea Gray was selected for the US women's Olympic team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. She earned her second consecutive gold medal, contributing to the United States' eighth consecutive gold medal after defeating France 67-66 in the final.

July 11, 2024: Joined Unrivaled league

On July 11, 2024, it was announced that Chelsea Gray would play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league. She captained Rose BC and won the first Unrivaled Championship, earning Finals MVP.