A’ja Wilson, often considered the best player in the league today, continues to break records and make history. The 2025 WNBA season opener was no different, as she accomplished a rare feat that only five other players in league history have achieved.
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In the 2025 season opener against the Liberty, Wilson put up an incredible stat line of 31 points, 16 rebounds, three assists and two steals. This performance not only led her team to victory but also cemented her place as just the sixth player in WNBA history to reach the 100 double-double milestone.
A’ja Wilson’s dominant performance earlier today secured her 100th career double-double, making her just the 6th player in league history to reach the milestone 👑
— WNBA (@WNBA) May 18, 2025
FINAL STATS: 31 PTS | 16 REB | 2 STL#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/h9Uq6ARuaQ
Since being drafted first overall in 2018, Wilson has been a dominant force in the league. She has led the Las Vegas Aces to back-to-back WNBA championships in 2022 and 2023, earned two WNBA MVP awards (2020, 2023) and claimed the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year title twice (2022, 2023). Her career is filled with honors, and she shows no signs of slowing down.
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Wilson’s latest achievement places her among the league’s all-time greats, adding another layer to a resume that already includes numerous accolades and championships. As she continues to dominate the court, A’ja Wilson is proving that her place in WNBA history is only just beginning.