And just like that, the Las Vegas Aces won the 2025 WNBA championship, sweeping the Phoenix Mercury in a historic 4-0 series. After A’ja Wilson sank an iconic game-winning shot in Game 3, she had a stellar performance in Game 4 to seal the deal.
The Mercury, however, tried their best to avoid a sweeping defeat out in the Finals series, but things did not come handy for the Burn City. As soon as Wilson helped the Aces with another championship ring, social media erupted with congratulations left, right, and center.
A’ja Wilson-Aces Prompt Social Media Uproar After WNBA Finals Victory
The Aces kicked off the season with a rocky start. However, they kept hitting the high throttle and knocked down one of the league’s top-performing teams. With this ring, the Aces now have three WNBA titles in four years.
However, social media lit up with praise for Wilson’s leadership and the team’s depth. The Mercury fought hard despite missing key players, but Las Vegas proved unstoppable. The Aces’ sweep of the Mercury triggered an explosion of reactions online.
The celebration started with the WNBA account declaring, “The @LVAces are your 2025 WNBA Champions. This marks the Aces’ 3rd title in 4 seasons!”
The @LVAces are your 2025 WNBA Champions 🏆
— WNBA (@WNBA) October 11, 2025
This marks the Aces' 3rd title in 4 seasons!#WelcometotheW | WNBA Finals | @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/0jt0ykORBT
Soon after that, videos of the team’s celebration flooded social media, and the grand celebration kicked off. Additionally, stars from across multiple sports joined the celebration.
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“A’ja the Goat. (GOAT emoji) stamped!” NBA superstar Trae Young wrote.
Aja the Goat. 🐐stamped!
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) October 11, 2025
“A’ja (GOAT emoji),” Jaren Jackson Jr. added.
Aja 🐐
— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) October 11, 2025
However, the most emotionally filled tweet came from DiJonai Carrington, who let her emotions flow while hyping up NaLyssa Smith.
“My baby is a WNBA champion. I’m so so freaking proud of you!!!!! You were the turning point of the season @NaLyssaSmith !!!! I love you beyond words!” Carrington tweeted.
My baby is a WNBA champion 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I’m so so freaking proud of you!!!!! You were the turning point of the season @NaLyssaSmith !!!! I love you beyond words!
— dιjonaι carrιngтon♛ (@DijonaiVictoria) October 11, 2025
On top of that, top brands like Nike also shared an appreciation post, giving it all to Wilson.
A’Ja Wilson Wins Historic WNBA Finals MVP
While celebrations kept coming for Wilson, her Game 4 performance ignited discussions about her legacy. After earning her second Finals MVP, Wilson became the first player in WNBA or NBA history to win the scoring title, regular-season MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP in one season.
Her 31 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and three blocks in Game 4 showcased her dominance. Social media erupted with chants of “MVP” echoing from the Phoenix crowd. Her record-breaking postseason, with 291 points and 26 blocks, made her a WNBA titan.