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WNBA Makes Historic A'ja Wilson Announcement Following Monster Performance vs. Storm

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Dave Ettinger | Last updated Jun 21, 2025 10:30 AM ET

A'ja Wilson made her triumphant return to the basketball court on Friday night. After missing three games after landing in the concussion protocol, Wilson laced them up after being cleared to play against the Seattle Storm.

Wilson put forth a monster performance in her return, however, it was not enough for her Las Vegas Aces to beat the Storm. The Storm left Las Vegas with a 90-83 victory, and the Aces now hold a 5-7 record on the season (3-3 at home).

Despite the Aces struggles, Wilson shined in her 34 minutes played on Friday night.

Wilson finished with 20 points and 14 rebounds, posting her seventy-eighth 20-point, 10-rebound game of her career.

This lands her in second place all-time in 20-point, 10-rebound games, surpassing recently inducted Hall of Famer, Sylvia Fowles.

The WNBA took to their official X account immediately following the game to make the historic announcement.

A'ja Wilson's dominance continues

78th career 20-10 game surpasses Sylvia Fowles for 2nd most in league history. Only Tina Charles (103) stands ahead.#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/mj4HflWWnV
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 21, 2025

Wilson now trails only Tina Charles for the most 20-point, 10-rebound games in WNBA history (103). Charles, 36, is currently in her second stint with the Connecticut Sun. She played the first four years of her now 15-year-career with the Sun before heading off to the New York Liberty.

Fowles, who was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this year in early June, played 15 seasons before retiring in 2022.

Wilson, 28, is playing in just her eighth season in the WNBA, and is on pace to break Charles' record, assuming health and Charles doesn't post anymore 20-10 games in her illustrious career.

Wilson's next chance to post a 20-10 game will come on Sunday against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at 3:00 p.m. EDT on ESPN.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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