A'ja Wilson Becomes Fastest and Youngest Player to Reach 6,000 Career Points in WNBA History
A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces reached 6,000 career points in 278 games on Monday, becoming the fastest and youngest player to achieve this milestone in WNBA history at age 29. Wilson is the reigning four-time WNBA MVP, Finals MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year, and led the Aces to their third championship in four years. The achievement underscores Wilson's dominance in women's basketball and her status as the league's leading scorer this season.
A'ja Wilson reached 6,000 career points in her 278th game against the Seattle Storm on Monday, setting records as both the fastest and youngest player to achieve this milestone in WNBA history. The 2018 No. 1 overall pick scored 34 points on efficient shooting while adding 12 rebounds, nine assists, and three blocks in the Aces' 101-91 victory. Wilson is the only player in WNBA history to win the MVP, Finals MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year awards in a single season, which she accomplished in 2025 while leading Las Vegas to their third championship in four years. Currently leading the league in scoring at 25.9 points per game and blocks at 2.4 per game, Wilson reached the 5,000-point mark less than a year ago in just 238 games. The Aces, currently 8-3 and tied with Minnesota atop the Western Conference, face Portland on Thursday before hosting the Lynx on Saturday.
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