A’ja Wilson is putting forth a level of consistency and dominance rarely seen in professional basketball—women’s or men’s. She stands alone as the only WNBA player currently ranking in the Top 3 across points, rebounds, steals, and blocks this season (X (formerly Twitter)).
Elite Stat Lines That Span All Facets of the Game
- Scoring (Points): Wilson is second in the league in points per game, averaging 22.9, trailing only Napheesa Collier at 23.5. (ESPN.com)
- Rebounding: She sits second as well, hauling in 10.0 rebounds per game (ESPN.com)
- Blocks: Wilson leads the league with 2.2 blocks per game, placing her at #1 (ESPN.com)
- Steals: She also ranks within the top three for steals per game—though not leading outright, she’s firmly in elite defensive territory (ESPN.com, Facebook).
Why This Feat Matters
Being among the top three in all four major statistical categories is rare in basketball—requiring scoring prowess, physical dominance, defensive instincts, and versatility. Wilson’s presence ensures impact on both ends of the floor. Her ability to score, control the boards, disrupt opponents, and protect the rim makes her an MVP-caliber force night after night.
Season & Recent Highlights That Define Her Reign
- A Historic Double-Double: On August 10, Wilson made WNBA history as the first player ever to record a 30-point, 20-rebound double-double in a single game—scoring 32 points, grabbing 20 rebounds, and adding five assists and two steals (People.com).
- Scoring Milestone: Earlier in the season, she became the fastest woman in WNBA history to reach 5,000 career points, celebrating with a well-rounded stat line including rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks (CBSSports.com).
- Recent Rolling Hot Streak: During Las Vegas’s seven-game winning run, Wilson averaged an astounding 26.1 points, 13.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game (CBSSports.com).
- MVP Momentum: Her season-long performance—ranging across stats, impact, and clutch moments—has made her a front-runner in the MVP conversation (Swish Appeal).
A’ja Wilson’s Game: Effortless but Historic
In a league of specialists, Wilson stands as an all-around phenom. She is as lethal scoring as she is intimidating on defense—grabbing boards, swatting shots, and creating turnovers. Her latest accomplishment—being the only player in the Top 3 of four critical statistical categories—underlines just how uniquely dominant she is this season.
With the postseason nearing, the Las Vegas Aces are peaking, and Wilson is leading the charge. Whether she ultimately clinches MVP or helps bring home a championship, her balanced brilliance has already etched another historic chapter in WNBA lore.
