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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Aces fall during back-to-back with Minnesota Lynx
The Aces are coming off of an end to the team's three-game win streak after falling to the Indiana Fever Thursday night. Tipoff is set for 4:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Aces fall to the Indiana Fever at first of four away games
Against the Fever in 2025, the Aces are averaging 71.5 points — almost 10 below their 80.6 points per game average — and are shooting 36.4% from the floor and 25% from 3-point range.
Las Vegas Aces defeat Atlanta Dream in their first matchup of 2025
The Las Vegas Aces win against the Atlanta Dream 87-72 in their first matchup against the team in 2025.
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.
