Shined against the Mercury

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A’ja Wilson remains one of the standout talents in the WNBA, recently leading the Las Vegas Aces to their second consecutive championship. Her achievements have garnered widespread support, including from NBA legend LeBron James.

As the Aces embark on their journey to achieve a WNBA three-peat, they continue to function as a well-oiled machine. With Wilson leading the charge, the team’s prospects for maintaining their championship form look promising.

Meanwhile, the LeBron James brand has teamed up with Wilson, who wore the LeBron 21 PE during her 2024 WNBA debut against the Phoenix Mercury on May 14. LeBron amplified the excitement by showcasing the shoes on his Instagram story.

After over a year of design work, Nike announced Wilson as its newest athlete with a signature shoe.

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“It’s been incredible working with Nike toward a dream of having my collection, and it really is an honor to take this next step and become a Nike signature athlete,” Wilson said in a press release.

“From my logo to the look of the shoe and the pieces throughout the collection, we’ve worked to make sure every detail is perfectly tuned to my game and style.”

Shone on the court

Wilson’s on-court performance was stellar. She spearheaded the Aces to an 89-80 victory over the Mercury, contributing 30 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists.

Her dominance was evident, and she looked exceptional on the court, not just because of her footwear. Jackie Young also had a significant impact, scoring 23 points, while Kelsey Plum added 19 points to secure the win.