A’ja Wilson hurled herself into a huddle of her excited teammates once the final buzzer sounded in their Game 4 road win over the Phoenix Mercury, signaling the completion of a 2025 WNBA Finals sweep for the Aces’ third championship win in four years.
As the celebratory scene unfolded, it was hard to ignore a sneaky sense of irony in the fact that she and the dynastic Aces have never won a league title on their home court.
Michelob Ultra Arena is nicknamed “The House.” And it’s one that Wilson, the league’s first ever four-time MVP, built brick by brick.
Her dedication to the legacy she’s constructed is why she’s likely to stay put despite being an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
The 29-year-old center’s reign began in 2018 when the newly relocated Aces made the easy decision t