3 days Ago By Sourav Bose
A’ja Wilson made history in the Las Vegas Aces’ 84-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun. The 28-year-old reached the milestone of surpassing 1,000 points in a single WNBA season. This achievement made her the center of attention, with Diana Taurasi showering high praise for her.
Taurasi spoke about Wilson’s evolution during the Phoenix Mercury’s latest post-game conference. The 42-year-old veteran lauded the Aces star for revolutionizing the post-up game in the league. She also commended the 2x WNBA MVP for her steady desire to improve over time.
The Mercury staple didn’t stop there. She praised Wilson as the best rebounder she has ever witnessed. Taurasi also discussed how the 2x WNBA champion’s passion for basketball could take her gameplay to even greater heights.
These remarks from an all-time great undoubtedly made Wilson’s night even more special. They also hinted at her untapped potential and suggested that she could continue breaking records as her career progresses. Wilson ‘s latest achievements help substantiate these thoughts.
For instance, she surpassed Jewell Loyd ’s record for most points in a single season (939) during Wednesday’s road game against the Indiana Fever. She accomplished this feat while playing three fewer games and taking nearly 100 fewer shots than the Seattle Storm star. The Aces star built on this in the following games.
Her 15 points in the subsequent match brought her closer to the 1,000-point milestone. She ultimately reached this landmark during the fourth quarter against the Sun. She hit a fadeaway jumper with 1 minute and 57 seconds left on the clock to become the first and only player to achieve this feat in a single WNBA season.
Wilson still has two regular-season games left to extend her record. More importantly, she could be back in this position soon. As Taurasi suggested, the South Carolina-born has an unwavering commitment to her craft.
It will not be surprising to see the Aces talisman surpass her milestone in the coming seasons..
