Chelsea Nichelle Gray was born on October 8, 1992, in Hayward, California, to parents James and Vickey Gray.
Raised in Manteca, California, she discovered her love for basketball early, inspired by WNBA games she attended as a child.
Gray honed her skills at St. Mary’s High School in Stockton, where she became a McDonald’s All-American and led her team to back-to-back state championships.
After a standout collegiate career at Duke University, she entered the WNBA as the 11th overall pick in the 2014 Draft.
Now a three-time WNBA champion and a cornerstone of the Las Vegas Aces, Gray—nicknamed the “Point Gawd” for her exceptional playmaking—continues to redefine the point guard position.
Siblings
Chelsea has one sibling, an older brother named Javon Gray.
While specific details about Javon’s life remain private—reflecting Chelsea’s tendency to shield her family from the public eye—he has been a constant presence in her journey. Born approximately two years before Chelsea, Javon grew up alongside her in the close-knit Gray household.
Unlike Chelsea, Javon did not pursue a professional basketball career, but his influence as an older sibling provided her with early support and companionship.
Career
Gray’s basketball career is a tale of perseverance and triumph. At St. Mary’s High School, she scored 2,164 points and earned the 2010 Gatorade Player of the Year award.
At Duke, despite battling significant knee injuries—including a dislocation in 2013 and a fracture in 2014 that ended her senior season—she amassed accolades like ACC Player of the Year in 2013 and led the Blue Devils to multiple NCAA Elite Eight appearances.
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Drafted by the Connecticut Sun in 2014, Gray missed her rookie season due to injury but debuted in 2015.
Traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in 2016, she won her first WNBA title that year.
Joining the Las Vegas Aces in 2021, Gray elevated her game, earning Finals MVP honors in 2022 as the Aces claimed the championship.
Her international stints in Spain, Turkey, and beyond, alongside her Olympic appearances, showcase her global impact.
Despite a foot injury in the 2023 Finals, she returned in 2024, proving her resilience.
Accolades
Gray’s trophy cabinet is brimming with honors. In high school, she was a WBCA All-American and McDonald’s All-American.
At Duke, she secured two ACC Tournament Championships (2012, 2013), earned First-Team All-ACC honors twice (2012, 2013), and was named a WBCA Coaches’ All-American in 2013.
In the WNBA, Gray has three championships (2016, 2022, 2023), six All-Star selections (2017-2019, 2021-2023), and the 2022 Finals MVP award.
She’s been named to the All-WNBA First Team (2019) and Second Team (2017), and led the league in three-point shooting percentage in 2017.
Internationally, she boasts two Olympic gold medals (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) and a Turkish Women’s Basketball Cup title (2020).
Her career assist totals rank her eighth all-time in WNBA history, a testament to her playmaking prowess.