LeBron James and NFL icon Tom Brady recently celebrated A’ja Wilson‘s latest milestone, acknowledging her incredible performance that set a new WNBA single-season scoring record.
The Las Vegas Aces star surpassed Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd with a 27-point effort during a victory over the Indiana Fever, further solidifying her place among basketball’s elite.
Wilson‘s accomplishment prompted reactions from some of the biggest names in sports, with James and Brady expressing admiration on social media.
At 6’4″, the forward’s skill and versatility continue to captivate fans and athletes alike, as she carves out her path as one of the greatest women’s basketball players of this generation.
STRAIGHT 🪣’s!!! CONGRATULATIONS SIS! Love to see it!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🫡🤎 https://t.co/iqKILkH2yv
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 12, 2024
A’ja Wilson’s legacy continues to grow
A’ja Wilson‘s career has been nothing short of spectacular. She led South Carolina to a national championship in college before dominating in the WNBA.
Since turning pro, Wilson has secured two WNBA championships, two MVP awards, two Defensive Player of the Year titles, and six All-Star selections.
She added to her impressive resume this summer by winning her second Olympic gold medal, while being named MVP of the 2024 Paris Summer Games.
🙌🏽🙌🏽 appreciate you!! https://t.co/gCGfSSAjm1
— A’ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) September 12, 2024
Even with such a decorated career, Wilson continues to elevate her game. Her 2024 WNBA season is proof of that, as she exceeded the already high expectations.
Many believed her 2023 season was her peak, but she has managed to improve across the board. Wilson is currently averaging career highs with 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game.
There are so many incredible players in the @WNBA right now. But there’s only one @_ajawilson22 https://t.co/BJYnlpamZh
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) September 12, 2024
Brady described Wilson as ‘one of a kind’, which was a sentiment shared by countless others who have witnessed her greatness. Wilson, in return, humbly thanked the superstar quarterback for his praise.
“Appreciate you!!” she replied.
As Wilson continues to push boundaries and set new records, fans and players alike are cherishing every moment of her journey, knowing it may be a long time before another player reaches her level.
