| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Athlete of the Year | A'ja Wilson named TIME's 2025 Athlete of the Year. |
| Team | Las Vegas Aces (WNBA). |
| 2025 Achievements | Led Aces to third WNBA championship in four years. |
| Individual Honors | 4th WNBA MVP, 3rd Defensive Player of the Year, 2nd Finals MVP, Scoring Title, Fastest to 5,000 career points. |
| Historic Feat | First player in NBA/WNBA history to win Championship, MVP, Finals MVP, DPOY, and Scoring Title in the same season. |
| Leadership | Called out team after a 53-point loss, emphasizing accountability. |
| Cultural Symbol | Wore a gold Thanos gauntlet labeled with her achievements. |
| Background | Grew up in South Carolina, overcame dyslexia, played under Dawn Staley, won NCAA 2017 title. |
| Cultural Impact | Signature Nike A'One shoe, bestselling memoir, advocate for representation. |
| Inspiration | Compared to legends like Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, and Muhammad Ali. |

