There are four WNBA teams that seem to be getting the most attention as title contenders, yet, based on record, there are five that are in a separate class from the league’s bottom seven teams.
I, for one, am most scared of the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces, winners of eight of their last nine. Their most impressive win during that stretch came on Sunday when they defeated the third-place Connecticut Sun by more than the final margin of 13 points indicates. A’ja Wilson treated an ecstatic home crowd at Michelob ULTRA to her 1,000th (1’000th) point of the season (a WNBA first) and delivered an emotional speech in the locker room afterward:
“When I come into work and I see y’all, it changes my whole outlook on life, so I am so so so appreciative for y’all … I’m nothing without y’all and I’m so grateful. Thank you so much and I appreciate y’all. Never change.” — @_ajawilson22 ✨ pic.twitter.com/uRX6KH51h0
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 16, 2024
The vibes surrounding the Aces couldn’t be better right now, and we know they have the chemistry and intimidation factor needed to three-peat.
Then, there is of course the other team that was dubbed a “super team” entering 2023: the New York Liberty. The Liberty faced Vegas in the Finals…
, Nneka Ogwumike (one championship) and Skylar Diggins-Smith, all of whom are all living up to their superstar expectations.){kind=link}