¡Aces Dominate the WNBA! Third Title in 4 Years and Dynasty Consolidated

The Las Vegas Aces are crowned WNBA champions for the third time in four years! In a dominant display, the team defeated the Phoenix Mercury with a score of 97-86, solidifying their status as the reigning dynasty of the league. The Aces completed a four-game sweep in the WNBA Finals, the first in league history in a best-of-seven format. The Aces superstar and four-time league MVP, A’ja Wilson, led the way in Game 4, accumulating 31 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks, earning her the Finals MVP award. During the series, she averaged 28.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

She is alone on Everest. There is no one around.

Becky Hammon, coach of the Aces

Wilson, with a touch of humor and celebration, brought a pink tambourine to the post-game press conference.

This is the symbol of the joy we have right now. And I am grateful.

A’ja Wilson

Coach Becky Hammon, who played in the WNBA from 1999 to 2014, considers the Aces one of the greatest franchises in the league.

The skill and level of these girls, for me, is not comparable. It’s a natural evolution. That’s the sign of any great league; it doesn’t stay the same.

Becky Hammon, Aces coach

The Aces’ season was not easy. After a 53-point loss, the team achieved a 16-game winning streak to secure the second seed in the playoffs and overcome challenging series before dominating the Finals.

I love being their coach. I love being their friend. Sometimes I push them to their displeasure a bit, but I am invested in their greatness.

Becky Hammon, Aces coach

The Aces, who failed to mesh in the early months of the season, showed their resilience. They were below .500 until the end of July.

We had trust in each other. I am very proud of how we stayed the course and trusted the process the whole time.

Chelsea Gray, Aces guard

While the Aces struggled to find their rhythm, the Minnesota Lynx led the league for much of the season. However, they fell in the semifinals, defeated by Phoenix.

The Mercury, who entered the Finals with considerable momentum, couldn’t keep up with an unstoppable Aces. The fourth game saw the ejection of Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts, which paved the way for the Aces’ victory. Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young each contributed 18 points, while Jewell Loyd and Dana Evans scored 22 points off the bench.

I ended up in the promised land.

Jewell Loyd

The Aces, with Wilson and Young at their best, have the potential to continue reaping successes in the coming years. However, the future of the league faces significant challenges. The negotiation of a new collective bargaining agreement and expansion drafts for Portland and Toronto are crucial. The league’s off-field issues led to boos for commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the trophy presentation. Gray commented that great players should be treated with respect. The WNBA is at a crucial moment, with free agency and labor issues on the horizon. Meanwhile, the Aces celebrate their successful season.

Good things happen to the right people. And that’s what you see in our locker room today.

A’ja Wilson