Las Vegas—In a significant milestone for the league, Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon reflected with profound admiration on reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson’s unprecedented achievement as she became the first player ever to record a 30-20 double-double.
Hammon noted that she might have had one of these opportunities previously, but this year I restricted her from focusing on offensive rebounds, a strategy we’ve been prioritizing
Wilson scored 32 points, making 13 of her 25 shots, and achieved her second career 20-rebound performance, helping the Aces secure a 94-86 win against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday night. This game marked her 14th double-double of the season and her sixth career game with at least 30 points and 15 rebounds, tying Tina Charles for the most such games in WNBA history, as noted by ESPN Research.
“It’s monumental,” Wilson expressed, celebrating her remarkable achievement of her 30th career 30-point game. She reflected in awe that despite the numerous legends in the league, reaching such a milestone now is genuinely surprising yet profoundly rewarding. Wilson’s passion for basketball shines through; she finds immense joy whenever she steps onto the court and plays with heart, sharing that joy with her teammates and inspiring greatness together. Remember the power of loving what you do, and let that love propel you to extraordinary heights.
Jackie Young expressed awe and admiration for Wilson, exclaiming that his ability to astonish is truly boundless. Let this stand as a testament to the impact we can have when we push beyond our limits. Let Wilson’s example inspire us to strive for greatness and never settle for mediocrity. Let’s embrace challenges and consistently amaze both ourselves and the world by reaching new heights.
“Every evening she arrives, and I believe that’s what makes her so amazing at what she does,” Young remarked. “She’s incredibly dedicated, which is inspiring to see her efforts really pay off. Plus, she’s handling double and even triple teams thrown her way, yet she manages to navigate through and still deliver incredible performances each night.”
Wilson, who achieved the milestone of becoming the quickest and second-youngest player to reach 5,000 career points this season, also holds the distinction of having the highest number of 30-point games since his debut in the league in 2018.
Wilson expressed that having his name recorded as a trailblazer is quite impressive, especially as he marked his 29th birthday on Friday. He acknowledged the likelihood of further developments in this area and reiterated how extraordinary it is to be recognized as the inaugural individual in this achievement.