New York (Washington Insider Magazine) — The Las Vegas Aces have resigned 2020 WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson. Fortunately, the deal is worth $398,000 over two years. According to the recent report, she will receive $196,267 in year one. While in the second year, she will have $202,155. A’ja Wilson continues to stay at number one in the overall pick of the 2018 WNBA Draft. Moreover, she is named the Rookie of the year. If this isn’t enough she has made three All-Star appearances. Along with that, she won the 2020 MVP and an Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
A’Ja Remains As The Top Player
WNBA is delighted to enter a multi-year contract with A’Ja. Here is what they have to say:
“A’ja is a generational talent both on and off the court, and I’m excited to have her back in the fold with the Aces’’. “She has been the leader of this team, and an integral part of the Las Vegas community since the day she was drafted, and I know our fans are ecstatic to once again have her at the forefront of our pursuit of a WNBA Championship.”
All the fans will be delighted to know that she will play plenty of games in the coming future. She is already ranked sixth in the franchise’s history. While her career points exceed (2,146). Moreover, she is ranked seventh in rebounds (917). Similarly, she is ranked fourth in blocked shots (184) and third in double-doubles (37). During her time with the team of Aces, she has made three WNBA postseason berths. It also involves her trip to the 2020 WNBA Finals.
In August, she turned out to become the fifth fastest player to earn around 2,000 points in WNBA history. Here is what she has to say:
“Aces fans have embraced me and this team since the day I was drafted, and the city has become a second home for me’’. “I’m looking forward to working with Coach Hammon, and excited about the future of our franchise heading into 2022.”
Average Annual Salary & Net Worth
A’ja Wilson was born on 8th August 1996 in South Carolina, USA. She is a prominent basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). However, she is also drafted first overall by the Aces. A’ja Wilson has recently signed up for a $398,422 contract with Las Vegas Aces. It includes an annual average salary of $199,211. In 2023, she will earn a base salary of $202,155. However, she carries a cap hit of $202,155.
The minimum salary in the league is $58,710. A’ja Wilson remains to be one of the richest and most influential people in sports history. The famous basketball player is currently one of the highest-paid players in the entire team.
Her total net worth is $2 million and has signed a four-year contract with Las Vegas. She represented the USA in the recent Tokyo Olympics. As she is a player on the women’s basketball team many people look at her as a source of inspiration. Everyone knows her for their exceptional performance on the team.
Personal Life & Relationships
A’Ja Wilson’s parents are Roscoe Jr. and Eva Wilson. You will be surprised to know that she was named after her father’s favorite song. The popular song is “Aja” by Steely Dan. However, her middle name came from the renowned Saudi Arabian capital. This is where her maternal aunt was deployed due to operation desert storm. His father played basketball professionally while her mother was in the stenographer business.
A’ja studied at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School which was a private school. She was one of the few black people there. Wilson represented the USA in the recent Tokyo Olympics in the Women’s Basketball team. We all know her for her amazing performance on the field.
Read More: 6 Best Places To Live In New Jersey (Don’t Miss #5)
Basketball career
In 2018, A’ja was drafted by the Las Vegas Aces. During her career debut, she scored 14 points and 10 rebounds. Moreover, she scored a career-high of 35 points along with 13 rebounds. She could easily get a victory against the Indiana Fever. Currently, she has become the second rookie in league history.
Due to her hard work, she has made many records in her career. Later on, in the season she was named WNBA Rookie of the Year. Usually, her season performance has helped the Aces to lead the position. Her team could easily finish up in the 9th place while maintaining 14-20 record.
