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WNBA starlet A’ja Wilson has taken the basketball world by storm after she burst onto the scene a couple of years ago. Despite being just 27 years old, the Las Vegas Aces star has strongly established herself as one of the best players in the league currently. Considering she keeps up her brilliant form for the years to come, Wilson might just become the best WNBA player in league history. 2023 has been a special year for Wilson and the Aces on the basketball court.

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They are currently 1st in the rankings and have an impressive record. As the Aces made WNBA history recently, Wilson took to Instagram to celebrate it.

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Aces’ latest achievement makes A’ja Wilson proud

Standing at 6-foot-4 inches tall, A’ja Wilson has reformed the power forward position. She was drafted as the 1st overall pick during the 2018 WNBA draft and has lived up to all expectations.

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With two MVPs already to her name, Wilson has her eyes set on a third MVP award. Considering her brilliant form this season, it might well be a possibility.

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The Las Vegas Aces recently created history. With 30 wins to their name, they have the most regular-season wins in WNBA history! This naturally left Wilson very happy.

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Taking to Instagram, the 5-time WNBA All-Star wrote, “Squad Blessings” while sharing the brilliant achievement with her followers on the popular social media platform.

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Who has been performing well for the Aces?

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It is not only A’ja Wilson who has stepped her game up this season. She leads the team in scoring as she averages 22.1 points in 34 games while also averaging 9.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

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Following the leader closely is Kelsey Plum. She averages 18.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists while Jackie Young averages 18.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists this season. 

What are your thoughts on the Las Vegas Aces’ performances this season? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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