A’ja Wilson is chaining career records at the moment. Ten days after planting 40 points, the Las Vegas Aces player signed an even more remarkable performance with 53 units. That’s a tied record for most points scored in a WNBA game!
” She runs like a deer, jumps like a cat and catches balls like Spider-Man », let go of his coach, Becky Hammonbefore adding: She is simply special. Her true gift lies in her humility, her grace and the way she behaves with her teammates. He’s a phenomenal superstar. »
The Dream of Atlanta, beaten by the formation of Nevada (100-112), was able to notice it. The left-hander proved intractable, both in penetration, which enabled her to obtain a number of free throws (20/21!), and with her elegant peripheral shot.
On arrival, 53 points therefore, with crazy efficiency (16/23 on shots), in addition to 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. Two-time women’s league MVP equals Aussie’s record Liz Cambageestablished in July 2018. The third and last player to have passed the symbolic bar of 50 points is called Riquna Williams (51 points in 2013).
“I just followed the course of the match”
“ I was very aggressive today. I take pleasure on the field and I have the opportunity to evolve with extraordinary players. I don’t take those moments for granted. But I didn’t feel like ‘Oh, my God!’ I just followed the course of the game », Analyzes the 27-year-old player.
The latter was also able to take advantage of her coach’s choice to leave her in play until the end, while 22 points still separated the two teams less than three minutes from the end. An end to the game marked by the expulsion of the opposing coach, Tanisha Wright, synonymous with two additional throws for A’ja Wilson.
” I really have the feeling that we are observing the talent of a generation. What we’re seeing right now is historic, and it’s only just begun. She’s one of the greatest players of all time. “, can ignite his teammate Kelsey Plum.
We recall that, last season, A’ja Wilson signed a perfect season with the MVP trophy, that of best defender of the year and of course the title with the Las Vegas Aces. Currently 3rd in average points (22.3), 2nd in rebounds (9.5) and 1st in blocks (2.1), she could again be distinguished this season as her team dominates the league (29 wins for only 4 losses).
