A'ja Wilson makes WNBA history, reaching 5,000 points quicker than any player before in Las Vegas Aces' win
Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson added another historic milestone to her remarkable career on Wednesday night. She has become the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 5,000 career points.
The achievement came during the Aces' commanding 85-59 win over the Connecticut Sun at Michelob Ultra Arena. Wilson needed just 238 games to hit the mark. She surpassed the previous record held by Breanna Stewart, who reached the milestone in 242 games.
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson rewrites WNBA scoring record book with blazing-fast path to 5,000 points
The moment arrived with 4:04 remaining in the second quarter, when A'ja Wilson knocked down a mid-range jumper from the left elbow. It was her eighth point of the night and the one that officially pushed her past the 5,000-point threshold.
Fans in Las Vegas erupted with applause, many waving signs emblazoned with '5,000,' as Wilson remained composed, acknowledging the moment quietly while receiving hugs from teammates and even some Sun players.
Wilson finished the game with 22 points, bringing her career total to 5,015. According to ESPN, the 28-year-old forward is only the 28th player in WNBA history to cross the 5,000-point mark. In doing so, she joins an elite group that includes Diana Taurasi and Angel McCoughtry, and now ranks just behind Taj McWilliams-Franklin on the league's all-time scoring list.
Wilson has been a force in the 2024 season. Entering Wednesday's game, she ranked second in the league in scoring with 21.1 points per game and second in rebounding with 9.8 per game. She's the only player in the top five across scoring, rebounding, steals, and blocks.
The Aces, now 7-7, opened the game with a blistering 19-0 run. Jackie Young added 20 points, Chelsea Gray chipped in 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three blocks, while Jewell Loyd added 13. Connecticut, meanwhile, struggled mightily, shooting just 32% from the field and a dismal 15% from three-point range. Tina Charles led the Sun with 18 points.
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A'ja Wilson's milestone night comes shortly after another historic feat earlier this season, when she became the first player in WNBA history to score over 1,000 points in a single season.
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