Three-Time WNBA MVP Adds to Her Legacy with New Milestone
A'ja Wilson is on the verge of making history once again. Entering tonight’s game against the Connecticut Sun, the Las Vegas Aces superstar was just seven points away from reaching 5,000 career points — a milestone that would not only cement her status as one of the league's all-time greats but also place her in the record books. If Wilson scores at least seven points, she will become the fastest player in WNBA history to hit the 5,000-point mark, surpassing the previous record set by Breanna Stewart. It’s a testament to Wilson’s dominance, consistency, and ever-growing legacy in the league.
Wilson officially reached the 5,000-point milestone in the second quarter of tonight’s game, adding another historic chapter to her already decorated career. Since being selected first overall in the 2018 WNBA Draft, she has become one of the league’s most dominant and consistent forces. A two-time MVP, five-time All-Star, and leader of the Aces’ back-to-back championship runs, Wilson continues to set the standard for excellence. Off the court, she has emerged as a powerful voice for racial justice, mental health awareness, and equity in sports. Through the A’ja Wilson Foundation, she advocates for children facing dyslexia and bullying, drawing from her own experiences to make a difference. Her influence stretches beyond the game; she's not just building a legacy in the record books, but in the lives she touches.
What sets this milestone apart isn’t just the number; it’s the record-breaking pace at which Wilson reached it. She surpassed the previous record held by Breanna Stewart, one of the best to ever do it. For Wilson to outpace her so convincingly is a testament to her relentless consistency, durability, and growth as a scorer. Wilson’s scoring output has increased nearly every season, and she continues to do it with remarkable efficiency, shooting at a high percentage while being the primary focus of opposing defenses night after night. Her ability to dominate across multiple areas of the game without slowing down places her firmly among the league’s all-time greats and cements her legacy as one of the most efficient, impactful, and unstoppable forces the WNBA has ever seen.
