Enriching WNBA History With Never Done Before Achievement, Finals MVP A?ja Wilson Makes Back-to-Back Titles More Special

The Las Vegas Aces trumped the New York Liberty during the WNBA Championship Finals. The top-seeded team during the regular season sealed another title for themselves consecutively. And they could do this only at the back of a spectacular display from their players. One such player added a line of records to her portfolio with this win.

But who is this player? And what rare feat did she achieve? Let us have a look at it today.

What did A’ja Wilson achieve?

The Las Vegas Aces shared a post on Instagram along with A?ja Wilson that listed her achievements in the postseason. As per the post, A?ja Wilson became the only player to have two back-to-back postseasons with more than 200 points and 100 rebounds in the WNBA?s history.

While she played 10 games in 2022 and basketed 203 points and 104 rebounds during the 2022 season, the 27-year-old featured in 9 games during the 2023 season and pocketed 214 points and 106 rebounds.

Apart from achieving this rare feat, as per CBS Sports Wilson also became the first player to have three consecutive 30 points game during the playoffs. She scored 30+ consecutively during Round 1’s last match against the Chicago Sky and then replicated her performance in the first two games against the Dallas Wings.

She also joined former WNBA champion Lisa Leslie to have won multiple MVP awards, multiple championship titles, multiple Defensive Player of the Year awards and the Finals? MVP.

After losing the MVP award to Breanna Stewart, the South Carolina-born left no stone unturned in bringing out her best.

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Wilson was named the Finals MVP for her spectacular performance of scoring 85 points during the four games with 50 rebounds and 6 assists. But how did the Finals go?

How did the Las Vegas Aces perform in the Finals?

The Las Vegas Aces upended the New York Liberty by a margin of 3-1. While the Aces were the favorites to win the silverware, unforeseen injuries to their stars – Kia Stokes and Chelsea had left them in dire straits.

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Thus, A?ja Wilson added another rare feat in her glorious cap of feathers. Which team did you support? And what was your favorite moment from the season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.