A’ja Wilson just keeps rewriting the history books, plain and simple. She notched her 490th postseason basket on Friday, officially flying past Diana Taurasi’s previous record of 489 made field goals to become the WNBA’s all-time leader in playoff baskets. This isn’t just another stat, folks; it’s a massive milestone in her ninth season, happening as the Las Vegas Aces are fighting to avoid elimination in Game 3 of their semifinals clash against the Golden State Valkyries. Talk about high stakes!
MVP Run Continues, Records Fall
Fresh off her record-breaking fifth MVP award, Wilson wasted no time etching her name deeper into the league’s lore. The history-making bucket, her signature mid-range jumper, came with 5:28 left in the first quarter, assisted by Jackie Young. We’ve seen her deliver those clutch shots all season long. Remember back in June when she dropped 101 points against our very own Seattle Storm here in the Emerald City? The Aces won that one 101-91, and Wilson was a huge reason why, just showcasing that unstoppable drive she carries every night. She’s an absolute force, and it feels like every game she plays, she’s chasing down another legend.
Chasing More History: Bird, Pondexter, and Leslie
And she’s not stopping there. Wilson’s got her sights set on even more records against the Valkyries. She’s sitting at 130 blocks in the playoffs and needs just three more to jump past Lisa Leslie’s 132 for the all-time playoff blocks lead. Can you believe it? The woman is a scoring machine *and* a defensive anchor. Plus, she’s closing in on the all-time career points list, too. Wilson is only 12 points away from passing Sue Bird, who’s currently 10th with 6,803 points. If she can put up 20 points on Friday, she’d also surpass Cappie Pondexter, who’s ninth with 6,811 points. “I’m not satisfied, but I am so grateful, and I’m so blessed to be able to do what I do,” Wilson said. “Yes, my resume, hopefully, continues (to be) long, and I love this, but I don’t want to lose fun and the joy of this game. I’m grateful to be able to have my name alongside of (the) other greats that played all different (kinds) of sports. Just to say that you’re one of the greats, I think it just goes a long way in itself.” That’s the mindset of a true champion right there.
The Aces are in Game 3 of the semifinals, battling to stay alive. With Wilson chasing multiple all-time records in the same game, you know every possession is going to be electric. This isn’t just about winning a game; it’s about cementing a legacy, and A’ja Wilson is putting on a masterclass right before our eyes. You absolutely gotta watch what she does next.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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