A’ja Wilson is having an unprecedented season in WNBA history.
The Las Vegas Aces standout broke the all-time WNBA single-season scoring record on Wednesday night, surpassing Jewell Loyd by sinking a mid-range jumper in the second quarter.
However, the WNBA League Pass broadcast failed to acknowledge this historic moment, with the Indiana Fever’s announcers casually overlooking Wilson’s achievement.
A’ja Wilson just broke the WNBA single season scoring record and the announcers didn’t even say anything
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— Overtime (@overtime) September 11, 2024
The broadcast did acknowledge Wilson’s pursuit of the record in the first quarter when she scored the Aces’ initial 10 points, but they missed the historic moment.
Nevertheless, the WNBA community recognized Wilson’s accomplishment, with her former coach Dawn Staley congratulating her on social media.
Giving @_ajawilson22 her flowers for breaking the single season scoring record for most points in a @WNBA season…..when the love comes from love and loved ones it’s fulfilling enough!
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) September 12, 2024
Wilson, a former South Carolina player under Staley, is currently dominating the WNBA with a strong chance of winning her third MVP award this season.
Fans and colleagues alike joined in praising Wilson for her outstanding achievement.
Congrats @_ajawilson22 ! Respect! pic.com/VbjSeU2gaS
— Paige (@_paigerettig92) September 12, 2024
we really witnessing greatness pic.com/P0nEs7k0oH
— cb (@ColinStayBallin) September 12, 2024
No one does it better. The first unanimous WNBA MVP in history!! pic.com/uYvHMqLSyM
— 🐐👽 (@Donndada20) September 12, 2024
Fitting that A’ja breaks the scoring record on a middy.
Incredible season from an incredible player. pic.com/6LJtlyybq6
— Nekias (Nuh-KY-us) Duncan (@NekiasNBA) September 11, 2024
Wilson scored 27 points in the Aces’ victory and still has two regular-season games remaining to further solidify her record.
