A’ja Wilson, the WNBA superstar and three-time MVP, has made history by becoming the fastest player to reach 5,000 points in league history. This impressive achievement came during the Las Vegas Aces’ victory over the Connecticut Sun with a score of 85-59.Wilson reached this mark in her 238th game, surpassing great figures like Breanna Stewart and Diana Taurasi. She is the twenty-eighth player in WNBA history to achieve this feat.
A historical milestone
The culminating moment arrived in the second quarter, when Wilson scored a basket that allowed him to surpass 5,000 points. The fans at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas celebrated enthusiastically, displaying signs with the number “5,000”.Wilson finished the game with 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks, demonstrating once again his versatility and dominance on the court. The Aces, after this victory, have two consecutive wins.A special moment
After the match, Wilson attended the press conference with the sneakers she used during the game, on which she had written “5K” and the date of the achievement. These sneakers, adorned with the character Tiana from the movie “The Princess and the Frog”, will become a special memento for the player.Wilson, since her arrival at the Aces in 2018, has been a fundamental part of the team, winning the Rookie of the Year award and the MVP awards in 2020, 2022, and 2024.That movie teaches me many lessons. And sometimes, when I need a push, I always watch ‘The Princess and the Frog’. It’s very good. I suggest everyone watch it.
A’ja Wilson
Wilson, recalling her first game in the WNBA, highlighted the importance of this achievement and its impact on the team’s history. Under her leadership, the Aces have won two WNBA titles in 2022 and 2023.One of the reasons I was selected was to score in many different ways. Being the fastest to reach 5,000 points is a blessing.
A’ja Wilson
We’re talking about points, but she’s equally good on defense. She’s a really special player. She wants to be great, and I can coach her hard. And she only cares about winning. She never confuses her priorities.
Becky Hammon, Aces coach
