A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces is officially the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a single season.
Days ago, it was reported that Wilson was just points away from hitting this milestone. Wilson reached this incredible milestone during the Aces’ thrilling 84-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday with a spectacular pull-up shot from the elbow with just two minutes left on the clock.
Last week, Wilson shattered the single-season scoring record previously held by Seattle Storm star Jewell Loyd, who secured 939 points in a season. After Wilson scored her record-breaking shot, her teammates rushed to celebrate this monumental achievement. The crowd erupted in a roaring ovation, and Wilson took a moment to soak it all in, becoming emotional over her latest feat.
With the Aces holding a one-game lead over Seattle for the No. 4 seed and home-court advantage in the playoffs, they’ve been on a hot streak, winning seven of their last eight games. Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sun, trailing by two games for the No. 2 seed, had a challenging third quarter, shooting just 4 of 16 from the field and failing to score from beyond the arc.
Wilson was a force to be reckoned with, scoring 14 points with four rebounds and two blocks in the third quarter alone, and her dominance was clear as she hit 6 of 8 field goals and both of her 3-point attempts. Kelsey Plum also made a pivotal contribution with 14 points, including a crucial 3-pointer that sparked an 11-1 run, giving the Aces the lead for good.
Wilson and fans have been celebrating her 1,000-point season online, with many eager to see what else she has in store.
I love this omg 🤍 y’all love making me cry 😩 thank you so much! https://t.co/NAQhu5GiXW
— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) September 16, 2024
To hear A’ja say sometimes she hates being A’ja Wilson makes me want to fight you dusty-mouthed haters.
— Buffie (@TheKEDNextDoor) September 16, 2024
*whispers*
A’ja Wilson is also just 3 rebounds away from breaking the WNBA single-season rebound record, too.
— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 16, 2024
A’ja Wilson is the BEST player in the WNBA 🤷🏾♂️🐐
— Kia 🅱️ (@keepitplay8) September 16, 2024
If you ever utter the words boring with A’ja Wilson’s name I know you don’t watch a single minute of basketball
— Louis Vuitton Lucky☘️ (@BlkHilfiger) September 15, 2024
a’ja wilson is the only m’vp.
— iman, the scorpio. (@imanmuejaza) September 15, 2024
