Chelsea Gray shocked the entire WNBA world, and most importantly, her opponent Rhyne Howard, with an insane pass during the most recent Las Vegas Aces match against the Atlanta Dream.
To be fair, this shouldn’t be considered a “shock,” given that she literally pulled this move a couple of years ago. Against the Indiana Fever. However, the Aces guard executed an even better behind-the-back bounce pass, ultimately helping her team score. Looking at Gray’s extraordinary skill and remarkable vision, the on-air commentator was forced to bring back her nickname “Point Gawd.”
During the August 3, 2026, game, Gray threw a no-look, behind-the-back pass from halfcourt that left Howard, who was assigned to guard her, absolutely bamboozled. As the play resulted in a bucket-and-one, it became one of the most jaw-dropping moments of the 2026 WNBA season.
As soon as the play hit the internet, fans couldn’t stop praising the Aces guard.
Chelsea is a psycho man almost half court behind the back pass 😭 pic.twitter.com/dy0gmgZUg1
— Shabazz 💫 (@ShowCaseShabazz) August 3, 2026
One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “People don’t acknowledge this pass she does enough if someone in the NBA was doing this they would be hyping the pass crazy.”
Gray may have outdone herself as another X user commented, “This might be one of the best passes of all time bruh what.”
A third user also chimed in writing, “That’s Why She’s The Point Gawdess!!”
Instagram users remain equally baffled, if not more.
One user wrote, “Behind the back pass from half court to the paint is WILD.”
Amused by the look of disbelief on Howard’s face, one user also quipped, “we need a highlight reel of rhyne’s faces!!”
“Point Gawd” Chelsea Gray Has Earned Praises Across Leagues Because Of Her Insane Pass
Gray managed to live up to her moniker “Point Gawd” during her team’s triumph over the Dream on Monday night. However, her first behind-the-back pass in history happened in the front yard of her childhood home.
Gray, who grew up in the Bay Area, had the usual driveway basketball hoop. The sort with a rectangular plastic base filled with sand to prevent tipping. She enjoyed using the basket in unusual ways, in addition to honing her shooting.
Gray became enamored with the skill of passing as soon as she began playing basketball. She studied videos of Jason Williams, Magic Johnson, and Ticha Penicheiro, hoping to emulate the vision and creativity they brought to their teammates.
However, Gray had to be creative because she didn’t always have a teammate to catch her passes. She would toss the ball behind her back, aiming for the pole supporting the backboard, while angling herself away from the hoop in front of her house. The key was perfection. Because even if she made contact with the pole, if the pass failed to hit the proper center, the ball would ricochet out of the driveway and travel down the street after a few bounces.
So Gray just did not miss. And after the initial connection, she was hooked.
Gray has earned praise across the WNBA and the NBA for her exceptional skill.
In fact, NBA All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton admitted that “She just threw the best pass I ever seen.”
Recalling the 2023 game against the Fever, Aces coach Becky Hammon said that the only person she can think of who dares to attempt such a pass is Manu Ginóbili.
In conversation with CBS Sports, Hammon said, “She had a play a couple years ago where she threw it behind her back at halfcourt. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a player, male or female – maybe Manu Ginóbili – throw a pass like that. It was a dime. Full speed, just in stride. That’s stuff you can’t teach.”
