A'ja Wilson Reaches 6,500 Points Fastest, Chasing All-Time Records
Key Questions
How quickly did A'ja Wilson reach 6,000 career points?
Wilson became the fastest player to reach 6,000 points in just 278 games and passed Lisa Leslie for 14th on the all-time scoring list.
What other milestones has A'ja Wilson achieved this season?
She extended her double-digit scoring streak to 45 games, recorded her 100th 20-point double-double, and became the first to 500 points this season.
How has A'ja Wilson's perimeter shooting contributed to her record chase?
Her improved 3-point shooting at 43.4% has been a key part of her evolving game during the historic chase for a third straight MVP.
Fastest to 6,000 points (278 games). Passed Lisa Leslie and Sylvia Fowles. Extended double-digit scoring streak to 54 games and 20+ point streak to 17 games (now sole record after tie with Kelsey Mitchell). On Aug 3, passed Lauren Jackson for 6th all-time in blocks and moved to 11th all-time in scoring and defensive rebounds. On Aug 4, passed Candace Parker on the all-time scoring list. On Aug 8, she crossed 6,500 career points, becoming the fastest to reach that milestone. She is now 176 points away from 1,000 for the season. On pace for 1,099 points. Wilson and Jackie Young became the first WNBA teammates to each score 25+ in the same game 10 times. She also set a record for most 30-point double-doubles in a season/career. A cumulative stat table shows she averages 27.5 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 1.7 BPG on 57.2% shooting against the Dallas Wings over her last 10 games. Over her last 10 games overall, she averages 26.7 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 90.7% FT. Analysts are speculating on her all-time ranking, with some calling her already among the top 10. She was rested on Aug 9, so no new records that day. On Aug 11, she recorded another double-double (26/13/4 blocks), continuing her scoring streaks and adding to her milestone chase. Additionally, she broke Sylvia Fowles' record for most games with 5+ stocks (steals+blocks) since 2010, a defensive milestone.