There are certain players who redefine what dominance looks like in sports. For the WNBA, A’ja Wilson continues to be that standard. August 2025 was yet another chapter in her growing legend, capped by the announcement that she earned the Western Conference Player of the Month award. For Wilson, it was the 13th of her career — a number no one else in league history has reached.
This latest honor did not come quietly. It came through numbers and moments that felt like history unfolding in real time.
A Record-Breaking Month
Wilson’s August wasn’t just impressive; it was historic. She averaged 25.5 points on nearly 50 percent shooting, pulled down 11.8 rebounds a game, and added the kind of all-around production that coaches dream of: 2.4 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 1.4 steals.
And it wasn’t a fluke stretch. This was her fourth straight month averaging at least 20 points, a streak that screams consistency. She dropped 25 or more points in eight different games, topped 30 points in six of them, and piled up eight double-doubles.
The Las Vegas Aces rode that production to tie their franchise-best 12-game winning streak. Wilson wasn’t just along for the ride — she was at the wheel.
Nights to Remember
Every week of August seemed to bring another milestone:
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August 10 vs. Connecticut: The first 30-point, 20-rebound game in league history. Thirty-two points, twenty boards, and five assists to complete it.
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August 14 vs. New York: A perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line, placing her among the elite in games with 10+ makes and zero misses.
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August 17 vs. Dallas: She moved past Ruth Riley on the all-time blocks list, cracking the top 10 with her 521st swat.
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August 19 vs. Atlanta: A career-defining night. She became the youngest and fastest to 2,000 made field goals and 5,500 points. She also joined the rare club of players with at least 5,500 points and 2,000 rebounds, hitting those marks earlier than anyone before her.
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August 23 at Washington: Another 30-point, 10-rebound performance, the 25th of her career. That same night, she claimed her 118th double-double, pushing her into fifth place all-time.
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August 26: Named Player of the Week for the fifth time this season, tying Candace Parker for second-most weekly awards in history.
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August 27 at Atlanta: A 34-point showcase that placed her second all-time in 30+ point games, with 35. She also cracked the top 10 in career free throws made.
Each night told its own story. Together, they told the story of a player who is rewriting the record books in real time.
Leading the League
Wilson’s dominance extends beyond highlights. As of September 1, she leads the WNBA in blocks per game (2.2), total points scored (841), points off turnovers (4.6), and second-chance points (3.7). She ranks second in scoring overall at 23.4 points per game, second in rebounds at 10.1, second in points in the paint at 13.6, and second in total blocks with 80.
In every measurable category, her presence defines the top of the leaderboard.
The Road Ahead
The Aces now sit on the brink of making more history. With a matchup against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas has the chance to set a new franchise record of 13 consecutive wins. Wilson, as always, will be at the center of it.
Her 13th Player of the Month honor is not just a statistic. It is a reflection of a career in constant motion, where every milestone only sets up the next one. A’ja Wilson is not finished — she is building something that may never be matched.
