A'ja Wilson Makes WNBA History vs Indiana Fever

A'ja Wilson, widely considered one of the WNBA's best players, showcased her elite status despite the Las Vegas Aces falling to a .500 record after an 80-70 loss to the Indiana Fever on Thursday. Wilson led her team with 20 points, adding six rebounds, three steals, two assists, and a block.

During this performance, Wilson achieved a significant milestone, tying recently retired Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi for the most 20-point games through a player's first eight WNBA seasons, with 150 such games according to espnW. Taurasi, who retired after the 2024 season, boasts an illustrious career including 11 All-Star selections, 10 All-WNBA first-team honors, five scoring titles, three championships, and two Finals MVP awards.

Wilson's own resume reinforces her standing, featuring seven All-Star selections, four All-WNBA first-team nods, three league MVP awards, two WNBA championships, two Defensive Player of the Year awards, and a Finals MVP title.