A'ja Wilson makes WNBA history with second career 1,000-point season
Wilson had the first 1,000-point season in 2024, when she set the WNBA single-season scoring record. Can she reclaim the title from Kelsey Mitchell?
LAS VEGAS — During the second quarter of a game against the Seattle Storm on Sunday, September 20, A'ja Wilson, the star of the Las Vegas Aces, became the only player in WNBA history to achieve a second career 1,000-point season. As her teammates joined fans and the in-game announcer acknowledged the moment, Wilson, already on the court for a free throw, maintained her focus.
After successfully making the charity stripe shot, she quickly responded to the crowd's cheers with nods and clapped twice before returning to defense. This milestone was similar to her historic first 1,000-point season, which occurred in 2022 after 39 games. Wilson also broke the league record for free-throws made in a single season, currently at 259 and counting, surpassing her teammate Jewell Loyd's previous record of 254.
Aces coach Becky Hammon praised Wilson's excellence, highlighting her scoring ability and three-point shooting, which make her a tough guard to defend against. With the regular season extending to 50 games in 2027, records will likely continue to be shattered as teams like the Aces face off against eliminated opponents like the Phoenix Mercury and Los Angeles Sparks.
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