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SAITAMA, JAPAN – AUGUST 08: Team United States Head Coach Dawn Staley and A’Ja Wilson #9 pose for photographs with their gold medals during the Women’s Basketball medal ceremony on day sixteen of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games at Saitama Super Arena on August 08, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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SAITAMA, JAPAN – AUGUST 08: Team United States Head Coach Dawn Staley and A’Ja Wilson #9 pose for photographs with their gold medals during the Women’s Basketball medal ceremony on day sixteen of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games at Saitama Super Arena on August 08, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Spotlight on the Aces is refusing to fade out as a WNBA legend joins others to give the champions their due. In her heartfelt message, she showed her appreciation for A?ja Wilson. The show of support came after the Las Vegas Aces secured a flawless victory against the New York Liberty with a series score of 3-1.
The Liberty secured the Game 3 of the series, giving the fans hope for a Lebron James-like comeback. However, the Aces gave it their best and secured back-to-back championships (2022-2023) and wrote their name in the books of the WNBA as one of the greatest teams of all time. Following the match, A?ja Wilson owed her success to Cynthia Cooper.
A WNBA Hall of Famer’s heartfelt social media post
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Recently, the WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper posted an Instagram story showing her appreciation for the Las Vegas Aces star. The story featured a picture of A’ja Wilson and her parents with the WNBA championship trophy.?
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Oct 11, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson (22) greets former WNBA player Cynthia Cooper after the game against the New York Liberty during game two of the 2023 WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
In her story, Cooper also wrote ?Family First!!? and tagged A?ja Wilson. Cooper’s gesture not only showcases her admiration for the talented player like A’ja Wilson but also highlights the profound connections that continue to thrive in the basketball community.
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Notably, the WNBA legend had an impressive career.?
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Hall of Fame career of Cynthia Cooper
Cynthia Cooper is one of the greatest female basketball players of all time. From achieving back-to-back championship titles with Houston Comets from 1997 to 2000 to becoming a Hall of Famer, her journey is one of the most inspiring. But her impact lies beyond her achievements.?Cooper also guides players as a coach and has made a huge impact in the lives of players like A?ja Wilson.
During her career in 1999, Cooper lost her mother and just six months after her mother?s death, she also lost her teammate and best friend, Kim Perrot due to cancer. Even after such a tragedy, Cooper returned to the court and helped her team win the championship.
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Her story is a true example of dedication and willpower, and the way she has inspired others is immeasurable.
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