153 Days After Tom Brady Buys Into $14 Million Team, Aja Wilson and Kelsey Plum Lead Historic Achievement

It’s not uncommon for professional athletes to transition into ownership roles after retirement. One such example is the legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady. He recently became a minority owner of the Las Vegas Aces, a team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). This move is a significant milestone in Brady’s post-NFL career. His involvement has also brought a new level of excitement to the franchise.

WNBA is in full swing and the Aces under head coach Becky Hammon, have been consistently giving stellar performances. The team’s star players, Aja Wilson, and Kelsey Plum, have played a pivotal role in leading them to new heights and records. The Aces have achieved another milestone after their win against Chicago Sky by 87-94 points. 

Brady has invested in the Aces 

In March 2023, Tom Brady announced his acquisition of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Aces. The 7 × Super Bowl champion’s investment in aces came as a surprise to many, but it was a strategic move. The Aces are one of the most successful teams in the WNBA. They have won the WNBA championship twice, in 2018 and 2020. They are also the defending WNBA champions. The team is valued at approximately $14 million and offered Brady an opportunity to contribute to women’s basketball at the highest level.

Brady’s investment in a WNBA team shows the league is gaining more mainstream attention. It is attracting high-profile investors. His involvement is also helping the Aces grow their fan base and attract more sponsorships.

A Historic Season for the Aces

Fast forward 153 days from Brady’s investment, the Aces made history by setting a new WNBA record for the most regular-season wins. The team clinched their 30th victory of the season, surpassing the previous record of 29 wins set by the Phoenix Mercury in 2014. 

Aja Wilson and Kelsey Plum have been at the forefront of this historic run. Wilson recently tied the single-game scoring record with an impressive 53-point performance, while Plum has consistently delivered high-scoring games throughout the season. 

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Wilson is averaging 20.1 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. While Plum is averaging 18.6 points and 5.3 assists per game. Both had big games in their recent win over the Chicago Sky. Wilson scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Plum scored 22 points and made 7 assists in the game.

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