Every Era Has Its GOAT. This One Belongs to A’Ja Wilson

At what point do we start calling A’Ja Wilson the greatest WNBA player of all time?

And before you start clutching your pearls — yes, I’m going to pay homage.

Lisa Leslie, Cheryl Swoopes, Maya Moore, Candace Parker, Diana Taurasi — all legends, all trailblazers, all icons.

But what A’Ja Wilson is doing right now? That’s different.

It’s not just dominance. It’s destiny.

Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces just completed a sweep, taking down the Phoenix Mercury 97–86 in Game 4.

She dropped 31 points and nine boards like it was another day at the office, casually leading her team to a third championship in four years.

And as if that wasn’t enough, A’Ja averaged 28.5 points and 11.6 rebounds in the Finals and took home the Finals MVP trophy — again.

She’s now the first player in WNBA history to win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP in the same season.

And just when you think that’s where the story ends, it gets crazier:

She’s also the first player in NBA or WNBA history to win MVP, DPOY, Finals MVP, and a scoring title — all in one season.

Let that marinate for a second.

🏆 The Résumé Is Filthy

Let’s run it down real quick, because this list reads like a video game on rookie mode:

• 3× WNBA Champion (2022, 2023, 2025)

• 2× WNBA Finals MVP (2023, 2025)

• 4× WNBA MVP (2020, 2022, 2024, 2025)

• 3× Defensive Player of the Year (2022, 2023, 2025)

• 7× All-Star (2018–2019, 2021–2025)

• 5× All-WNBA First Team (2020, 2022–2025)

• 4× All-Defensive First Team (2022–2025)

• 2× WNBA Scoring Champion (2024, 2025)

• 5× Blocks Leader (2020, 2022–2025)

• Rookie of the Year (2018)

She’s even the only player in WNBA history to score 300 points in a single postseason.

At this point, A’Ja’s not just collecting trophies — she’s running out of shelf space.

👑 The Lefty Legend

She’s smooth like butter on a Sunday pancake.

She’s left-handed, fearless, confident, and surgical on the court. She doesn’t just dominate — she does it with style.

You watch A’Ja play, and it’s like watching the future of women’s basketball unfold right in front of you.

There’s no hesitation, no gimmicks, no shortcuts. Just pure, polished greatness wrapped in grit and grace.

And the best part? She’s only 28 years old.

That’s scary. Like “dynasty for the next five years” scary.

🗣️ The Cultural Shift

What A’Ja’s doing is bigger than basketball.

She’s carrying the league, leading the next generation, and doing it with authenticity. She’s unapologetically herself — and in a world that still underestimates women’s sports, that matters.

She’s got charisma, confidence, and crossover appeal. She’s the player little girls want to be and hoopers everywhere respect.

She’s what happens when talent meets timing — and when the moment meets a monster.

So yeah, go ahead and debate it if you want.

But the numbers, the rings, and the impact don’t lie.

A’Ja Wilson is the greatest WNBA player we’ve ever seen.

And if you disagree?

Check back next year when she adds another one.