The WNBA realm saw the emergence of a rookie superstar in Caitlin Clark last year. And this year, it unraveled a legend in the making- A’ja Wilson.
With the Las Vegas Aces struggling initially, the fans were falling out of hope very quickly. And following the brutal thrashing they received at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx, almost everybody wrote them out.
However, Wilson had some other plans. Together with head coach Becky Hammon, the 29-year-old made sure that she took her team to glory. And it was for such an incredible showing that Hammon compared Wilson with LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
Well, that was not the only recognition the 4x WNBA MVP got for a stellar season. In a recent turn of events, Wilson’s game-worn jersey has taken over the auction market.
What Is All The Buzz Around A’ja Wilson’s Finals Jersey?
The demand for game-worn jerseys has been pretty common in the NBA. But with the recent boom in viewership, the WNBA, too, is looking to catch up.
Recently, the Aces signed an exclusive deal with MeiGray for their game-worn products. And as they hold an auction featuring the Las Vegas Aces’ Finals gear, there is one particular item that has stolen the show.
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Well, you guessed it correctly. While most athletes change their jerseys at halftime, Wilson wore the same jersey for Game 1 as well as Game 2. And considering the craze the 29-year-old Aces star is generating, it is sure to make headlines once the bids start coming in.
A’JA. RIYADH. WILSON.
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) October 11, 2025
The one. The only. ✨@_ajawilson22 becomes the first player in @WNBA history to earn regular season M’VP, D’POY, and Finals M’VP in a single season. pic.twitter.com/sAc6TIripv
Speaking about her performances in both games, well, Wilson was marvelous as always. In Game 1, she dropped 21 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. However, she surpassed herself in Game 2. The Aces star clinched 28 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists to ensure a 2-0 lead in the series.
Meanwhile, Wilson has been getting recognition every other day following her impeccable WNBA season. But the most memorable among them did come from her alma mater.
A’ja Wilson Gets Inducted Into USC Hall Of Fame
Wilson recently clapped back at haters who wrote the Aces off this season. And with all the glitz and glamor coming her way, the University of South Carolina decided to honor their superstar alumni. Now, the USC has been pouring Wilson with honors for a long time.
The Aces star had her statue erected outside the Colonel Life Arena in 2021. USC also has her jersey on display in the rafters. And now, they have decided to induct Wilson into the South Carolina Letterman’s Association Hall of Fame.
Overwhelmed by the same, the 29-year-old WNBA icon thanked her parents for supporting her through and through. She said, “You sacrificed, you cheered me on, and you kept me grounded throughout it all. This honor is for you as well.”
Thus, it is evident that Wilson has become the center of attraction after her stellar season. It now remains to be seen what comes next.