A'ja Wilson Makes WNBA History vs Indiana Fever
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Some believe Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson to be the best player in the WNBA today, and her professional accolades seem to back that up.
A seven-time All-Star, a four-time All-WNBA first-team selection, a three-time league MVP, two-time WNBA champion, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and WNBA Finals MVP, Wilson has a resume that's second-to-none.
And despite the Aces falling to .500 with an 80-70 loss to the Indiana Fever on Thursday, Wilson still played like the best player on the court.
The 28-year-old center scored a team-high 20 points along with six rebounds, three steals, two assists, and a block — and she wrote her name in the WNBA record books as well.
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts to a score during the second half of a game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on July 16, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts to a score during the second half of a game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on July 16, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.More Basketball: Angel Reese Bracing for WNBA Suspension After Sky-Lynx
Wilson tied recently retired Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi for the most 20-point games through her first eight seasons (150), according to espnW.
Taurasi, 43, retired after the 2024 season.
She was an 11-time All-Star, 10-time All-WNBA first-team selection, five-time league scoring champion, three-time WNBA champion, and two-time WNBA Finals MVP.
A'ja Wilson joining elite company 🤝 making WNBA history pic.twitter.com/YogW9YFHe7 — espnW (@espnW) July 25, 2025
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It was Wilson's 13th 20-point game this season, and her 10th since the beginning of June. Her next 20-point game will give her sole possession of the record.
Wilson is tied with Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum for the third-most 20-point games this season behind Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (16) and Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (14).
Wilson's feat is just the latest in a long list of records and notable accomplishments in her career.
This year, she became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 5,000 career points, and she became just the second player ever to be a unanimous MVP selection.
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