There’s no stopping A’ja Wilson this season. The Las Vegas Aces superstar has been on a run of her own lately, and she got another record to her name in the last game. While winning it for the Aces, Wilson created a career-high point record against the Connecticut Sun.
On Wednesday night, Wilson reached a historic WNBA milestone. The South Carolina-born scored a career high 5000 points in the Aces’ 85-59 win over the Sun. Additionally, she became the fastest to reach this WNBA record in the fewest games.
A’ja Wilson Reaches Record 5,000 Career Points With Fewest Games
There was something quite special about A’ja Wilson’s historic WNBA feat. She has achieved this milestone in only 238 games. With this, Wilson has broken the previous record of Breanna Stewart, who reached this record in 242 games.
However, this historic record was set during a game against the Connecticut Sun on June 25, 2025. Wilson scored 22 points in the game, making a total record of 5015 points in her career.
The Aces were unstoppable against the Sun. They opened the game with a 19-0 lead and led this lead to a well-deserved victory. During the game, Jackie Young poured in 20 points while Chelsea Gray flirted with a triple-double. Additionally, Jewell Loyd did her part and added 13.
With this achievement, Wilson has joined the elite class of players like Diana Taurasi and Angel McCoughtry. She now ranks just behind Taj McWilliams-Franklin on the league’s all-time scoring list.
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Wilson’s career started when she was first drafted by the Las Vegas Aces. She made her career debut on 21 May 2018. Wilson has created a strong impact throughout her career. She has also scored 1000 points in a single season, making her the only player to achieve this in WNBA history.
Wilson’s current season numbers are MVP-worthy: 21.1 points, 9.8 rebounds per game, and top-five rankings across multiple stats. With this excellent career stat, she’s bound to set many records in the future.
A’ja Wilson’s Sneakers Tell Her Story On Historic Night
As Wilson continues to create records with every game she plays, she has always been one to acknowledge the opportunity. After reaching the historic points feat, the Las Vegas star is taking time to process her achievement.
“There’s been a lot of ups and downs, but when you can hit a milestone like this, in a league like this, I can’t let it go unnoticed. I’m grateful, I’m blessed. I’m so happy I got to do it in my Princess Tiana—Princess of New Orleans is my favorite movie,” Wilson said after the historic game. (via Moreau Sports)
While Wilson reached this historic record, her biggest statement was not for her record, but rather for the sneakers that she wore.
“This was my first time wearing these shoes, and I’m going to cherish this moment. It’s been a lot of fun, but obviously, we got a lot of work to do. So I gotta do more,” she added.
Looks like Wilson is particularly fond of stylish attire, especially her sneakers, as the shoe is a soul-stitched legacy. From its pearlescent shade, inspired by her grandmother’s jewelry, to the Celtic knot honoring her parents, every inch speaks of her story.