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A’ja Wilson Makes WNBA History After Reaching The 6,000 Points In The Quickest Time
A'ja Wilson became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 career points, hitting the milestone in just 278 games with a historic 34-point, 12-rebound, nine-assist performance in the Aces' 101-91 win over the Seattle Storm.
She became the youngest and fastest player to reach 6,000 career points on Monday night, hitting the mark with a 19-foot jumper off a feed from Chelsea Gray midway through the fourth quarter of the Las Vegas Aces' 101-91 win over the Seattle Storm. Wilson finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 9 assists.
Before tunnel fits, brand deals and mainstream WNBA stardom became part of the conversation, Lisa Leslie was already showing how far a women’s basketball star could reach.
It has been a bumpy ride, but it seems Caitlin Clark has finally found her footing again. After a spectacular rookie campaign, injuries derailed much of her sophomore WNBA season.
