A'ja Wilson Reaches 6,000 Points Fastest, Chasing All-Time Records
Key Questions
What scoring milestones has A'ja Wilson reached recently?
Wilson became the fastest player to 6,000 points in 278 games and passed Lisa Leslie to reach 14th on the all-time scoring list after earlier passing Seimone Augustus. She also became the first player to 500 points this season.
What streaks and double-double records does A'ja Wilson hold?
She extended her double-digit scoring streak to 45 games and recorded her 100th 20-point double-double. Her July 15 performance marked her first career 20-20 game.
How has A'ja Wilson's shooting improved this season?
Wilson has boosted her perimeter shooting to 42.5% on three-pointers while maintaining elite efficiency inside. This has supported her record pace and dominance.
What other records or achievements has A'ja Wilson set?
She set the Aces franchise record for offensive rebounds, recorded her 33rd career 30-10 game, and earned her 15th Player of the Month award. Projections suggest she could pass Taurasi by 2031.
How does A'ja Wilson's recent 20-20 game fit into her record chase?
The 24-point, 20-rebound outing with 4 blocks added another milestone to her season. It reinforced her status as the fastest to major scoring benchmarks.
Fastest to 6,000 points (278 games). On July 13, Wilson passed Lisa Leslie on the all-time scoring list, now 14th all-time. She passed Seimone Augustus earlier. Extended double-digit scoring streak to 45 games. Recorded her 100th 20-point double-double. First to 500 points this season. Set Aces franchise offensive rebound record. Could pass Taurasi by 2031. Perimeter shooting improvement (42.5% on 3PA). Added her 15th Player of the Month award. Also recorded her 33rd career 30-10 game. Her 20-20 game on July 15 adds another milestone.