A’ja Wilson, the WNBA Finals MVP, expressed her satisfaction in silencing the critics after winning the championship for the second consecutive year with her Las Vegas Aces teammates. The Aces secured their victory with a narrow 70-69 win over the New York Liberty in Game 4 of the finals.
Despite missing two injured starters, the Aces displayed unwavering determination, becoming the first team in over two decades to achieve back-to-back championships. Wilson played a pivotal role in this accomplishment, contributing 24 points and 16 rebounds.
In a matchup highly anticipated as a battle between “superteams,” the Las Vegas Aces, who had amassed a WNBA record 34 wins during the regular season to claim the top overall seed in the postseason, faced off against the New York Liberty. The Liberty were considered formidable opponents, making the victory even sweeter for the Aces.
Wilson acknowledged that many had doubted their ability to successfully defend their title against New York. She expressed her gratitude to the critics who had predicted their defeat, emphasizing the role these doubts played in motivating her team. She stated, “A lot of people counted us out – from the beginning, a lot of people in here said Liberty in five… We read it, we see it, and it fueled us. So thank you. That says a lot about us. We came ready to play.”
A’ja Wilson’s triumphant performance and her team’s resilience in the face of adversity not only secured their second consecutive championship but also provided a fitting response to those who had underestimated their capabilities. The Las Vegas Aces are now proud holders of back-to-back titles, solidifying their place in the history of women’s basketball.
