Another game, another historic performance from A’ja Wilson. The Las Vegas Aces star powered her team to a 97-79 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, bringing her closer to a third WNBA championship.
Wilson’s standout performance caught the attention of NBA superstar LeBron James, who was quick to celebrate her achievements, despite a slight delay in his response.
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LeBron James praises A’ja Wilson after dominant performance
LeBron James took to social media to share a video of A’ja Wilson’s incredible performance, originally posted by the WNBA. Although the game was played on Saturday night, LeBron’s reaction came a bit later due to his attendance at Giannis Antetokounmpo’s wedding in Greece. Nevertheless, the timing didn’t dampen his enthusiasm for supporting his “Sister.”
“TOO DAMN GOOD!!!! My Sister better than yours!” James wrote on Instagram, tagging A’ja Wilson in the post.
The two-time WNBA MVP had just delivered a 41-point, 17-rebound, 2-assist performance, cementing her place in WNBA history.
A’ja Wilson joins elite company with fourth 40-point game
Wilson’s latest feat made her the third player in WNBA history to record four 40-point games in her career.
She now shares this elite accomplishment with fellow stars Breanna Stewart and three-time champion Diana Taurasi. This historic game further solidified her dominance in the league and sparked discussions about her MVP candidacy.
Adding to the significance of the night, Wilson wore Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority-inspired Nike LeBron 21 PEs, making LeBron’s shout-out even more meaningful.
Fans declare A’ja Wilson the unanimous MVP
Wilson’s outstanding performance against the Mercury prompted many fans to declare the MVP race over.
“Unanimous MVP,” one fan commented.
With this being her third 40+ point game of the season, Wilson’s scoring average has climbed to 27.5 points per game, making her a formidable force in the MVP conversation.
