Just 4 Games Into the Season, A’ja Wilson Achieves Another Remarkable Feat With the Las Vegas Aces

As one of W’s most versatile players, A’ja Wilson‘s athleticism contributes as a remarkable component in her gameplay. Despite being a 6-foot-4 center, Wilson’s agility helps her maneuver during crucial plays. As goofy as she is off the court, Wilson is a force to reckon with on the court.

Ever since the season kicked off, the 2xWNBA champion is relentlessly moving forward, with a consolidated aim of a three-peat. As a result, she is making an impact and achieving big milestones. Let’s have a look at her most recent accomplishment.

A’ja Wilson is aiming for big

The Las Vegas Aces’ recent matchup against the Indiana Fever marked a big milestone for A’ja Wilson. She became the only player in the history of the WNBA to score 100+ points and 50+ rebounds within 4 games into the season.

In her recent matchup against Indiana Fever, she scored 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 assists marking her 4th double-double. Her first three double-doubles include 30 points and 13 rebounds against Phoenix, 22 points and 10 rebounds against LA, and 21 points and 13 rebounds in another game against Phoenix.

The game took another fascinating turn when Wilson threw in her 4th free throw, with which she set a record of having 1000 made career free throws in a regular season. She has achieved this milestone in just 193 games, leading Angel McCoughtry with 195 and Breanna Stewart with 207 games respectively.

Minnesota’s Angel McCoughtry, a former Aces player, shared Wilson’s milestone on her recent Instagram stories captioned, “CONGRATS @AJA22WILSON.”

Let’s take a look at some other records that have been set or broken by A’ja Wilson.

Some other records by Wilson

Drafted as the No.1 overall pick in 2018, A’ja Wilson has made a remarkable contribution to the WNBA and the Aces. Moreover, she has transformed herself into a roaring force on the court, taking the Las Vegas Aces to two back-to-back WNBA championships.

Last season, Wilson holds a record for the most 2-point field goals made in a single game. She achieved this feat in a game against the Washington Mystics when she made 17 field goals. Similarly, Wilson set a WNBA career single-game record by registering 53 points in a game against the Atlanta Dream.

Also, A’ja Wilson set a few single-season records in the 2023 season. Notably, she recorded 20 and above points in 29 games. She established another single-season record, making an impressive 335 field goals. Extending her shooting skills, Wilson made a record in 2-point field goals amassing 326 shots setting another record.

Conclusively, the season is yet to take a good start with the defending champion already making huge strides in her career in the W. This only means that the fans are in for an interesting experience ahead as the champs and rookies lock their heads and make a run for this year’s championship.

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