A’ja Wilson Makes WNBA History as First Player to Score 1,000 Points in a Single Season
Written by Site Hub on September 16, 2024
A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces has made WNBA history by becoming the first player to score 1,000 points in a single season. She reached this milestone during a home game against the Connecticut Sun, sealing it with a fadeaway jumper in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. The Aces won the game 84-71, and Wilson’s achievement was celebrated with a game ball presentation alongside her parents.
This record comes just days after Wilson surpassed Jewell Loyd’s previous single-season scoring record of 939 points, which was set last season. In a heartfelt moment after the game, Wilson expressed deep gratitude to her teammates, saying through tears, “Y’all will never understand how much y’all mean to me… When I come in to work and I see y’all smiling… it makes me who I am.”
Aces head coach Becky Hammon praised Wilson’s exceptional talent and humility, noting that she is “dominant on both ends” of the court and always prioritizes her team. Wilson’s historic season adds to her growing list of accolades, further cementing her legacy as one of the WNBA’s most outstanding players.
Source: BET
