Odyssey Sims, now 33, has had a significant career in the WNBA, marked by her selection as an All-Star and All-WNBA Second Team in 2019. Despite her notable achievements, Sims has faced challenges, spending much of the 2022-2024 period on hardship contracts. Yet, her resilience shone through when she joined the Los Angeles Sparks at the start of the 2025 season, making it onto the team through training camp, only to be waived in July. However, her determination never waned, as she continued her journey on another hardship contract.
Sims recently joined the Indiana Fever under pressing circumstances when injuries sidelined key players like Aari McDonald, Sydney Colson, and Sophie Cunningham, leaving the team without a point guard. She quickly established herself as a valuable addition, delivering a standout performance with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists in just her third game, leading the Fever to a thrilling 99-93 overtime victory against the Connecticut Sun.
Since joining the Fever, Sims has started every game, becoming a crucial player in their playoff campaign. With Kelsey Mitchell leading the team in scoring, Sims has supported the team’s playoff success by averaging 12 points, 4.5 assists, and 2 steals per game. Her performance in the semifinals opener against the Las Vegas Aces was particularly impressive, with Sims contributing 17 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, and achieving the second-highest plus/minus rating on the team.
Sims has transitioned from being released by a struggling team to becoming the starting point guard for a playoff contender. Under her influence, the Fever secured the sixth seed, upset the Atlanta Dream in the first playoff round, and handed the Aces their second postseason loss. Her ability to impact both the regular season and playoffs is a testament to her skill and perseverance. As she looks toward securing a new contract for the upcoming season, Sims has proven her capacity to contribute to a team’s success at the highest level, which is a promising outlook for her future in the WNBA.