LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A'ja Wilson is adding a new award to her resume after another historic season with the Las Vegas Aces.
On Tuesday, TIME named her its 2025 Athlete of the Year.
Just like Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet that she wore during the championship celebrations at Toshiba Plaza, Wilson has collected just about every award you could win in a season.
That includes her second scoring title, becoming the fastest WNBA player to reach 5,000 total points, defensive player of the year, MVP, Finals MVP, and WNBA champion.
She is also just four of four players in either the WNBA or NBA to reach four MVP awards before turning 30. She is in good company with Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Lebron James.
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This is also the second time that TIME has honored Wilson this year.
In February, TIME named her one of its Women of the Year, alongside other honorees like Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and actress Nicole Kidman.
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A’ja Wilson scores season-high 37, Las Vegas beats the Wings 90-86
Las Vegas created separation in the third quarter by going on an 18-2 run to build a 70-48 lead. The Aces scored 12 straight points during the run as Dallas went scoreless for three-plus minutes.
Las Vegas Aces continue success while traveling to face Dallas Wings
In the last game between the two teams on June 13, the Aces narrowly escaped with a 88-84 victory behind a combined 49 points from Jewell Loyd and Jackie Young.
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After a series of away games, the Las Vegas Aces return home to take on the Golden State Valkyries on July 12.
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A’ja Wilson exited Tuesday’s game after she injured her right wrist. Tipoff is set for 4:30 p.m., and we'll have exclusive pre-game coverage starting at 4 p.m. on The Spot - Vegas 34.
