Imagine the thrill of setting a historic record while your parents cheer you on from the stands. That’s exactly how A’ja Wilson must have felt when she became the first player to surpass 1,000 points in a single season. As the LV Aces forward hit this milestone, her parents were there, supporting her from the arena. Notably, Wilson’s dad seemed to make a statement of his own by echoing his daughter’s fashion sense.

As soon as the Aces defeated the Connecticut Sun, the internet erupted with excitement over A’ja Wilson joining the 1,000-point club. Among the flood of praise, some photos of Wilson’s family surfaced, capturing heartfelt moments. One standout shot showed her dad, Roscoe Wilson, beaming with pride, especially touching as he wore a white tee at Michelob Ultra Arena.

The tweet along with Roscoe’s picture read, “There were a lot of white T-shirts in the building for A’ja Wilson today. Even her dad, Roscoe Wilson, wore the uniform. He said he’s going to keep wearing it, too.” Well, this white T-shirt is what has recently become a signature look for the Aces forward.

The 28-year-old forward often seen going for a simple look, favoring a plain white tee and track pants, especially on game days. In an interview, she told the reason behind her pre-game outfit, “Right now, where I am, I don’t feel like I deserve to put on clothes. Right now, my main focus is just getting wins.” It’s clear that her dedication to the game drives her, as she keeps breaking records. This time, she celebrated her achievement right at the arena, surrounded by her family.

Historic milestone and family pride: A’ja Wilson’s 1,000th point celebration

Wilson hit her 1,000th point with a smooth mid-range jumper in the fourth quarter, making her the first player in league history to achieve this milestone in a single season. As the Aces clinched an 84-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun, the Vegas crowd roared with excitement. Cameras quickly captured the Aces’ bench, where teammates were celebrating Wilson’s remarkable achievement with great enthusiasm.

Amidst the cheers and applause echoing through the arena, Wilson had her biggest supporters close by—her parents, who beamed with pride as their daughter made history in her seventh WNBA season. Just moments after the final buzzer, the WNBA’s official account shared a heartwarming video on X of the 2x MVP celebrating with her parents, capturing the joy of the moment.

“The game ball belongs to A’ja Wilson as she shares a moment with her parents after scoring 1K points on the year”. read the tweet. With the WNBA sharing their heartfelt celebration, it’s clear this achievement was as much about family pride as it was about breaking records. However, Wilson has yet another mission of three-peat in her mind, and this will surely boos her further to achieve that.