Dynasties are rare in the WNBA. Salary caps, talent parity, and the grind of short seasons make it difficult for one team to dominate for long. But in recent years, the Las Vegas Aces have rewritten the script. With A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and Chelsea Gray leading the charge, the Aces have become the league’s new powerhouse — a superteam in every sense of the word.
The seeds were planted in 2017, when the San Antonio Stars relocated to Las Vegas. Two years later, they drafted A’ja Wilson, a generational talent whose blend of power, finesse, and leadership quickly made her the franchise cornerstone. By the time Kelsey Plum emerged as a dynamic scorer and Chelsea Gray signed on to orchestrate the offense, the Aces had the foundation for something special.
Their breakthrough came in the 2022 season, when the trio clicked in historic fashion. Wilson dominated inside, winning her second MVP award. Plum unleashed her scoring touch, averaging nearly 20 points a game and raining down threes. And Gray, nicknamed the “Point Gawd,” orchestrated the offense with poise and delivered clutch buckets when it mattered most.
That postseason, the Aces stormed through the playoffs, culminating in a 2022 Finals victory over the Connecticut Sun — the first championship in franchise history. Gray’s performance in particular was legendary, earning Finals MVP honors after hitting one clutch shot after another, often in impossible situations.
Instead of slowing down, the Aces doubled down. In 2023, they defended their crown, becoming the first WNBA team in over 20 years to win back-to-back titles. Wilson was again the anchor, while Plum and Gray continued to terrorize defenses. The chemistry between the three stars was unmatched — a blend of trust, unselfishness, and pure firepower that made Las Vegas must-watch basketball.
Fans began comparing the Aces to some of the great dynasties in sports: the early 2000s Lakers, the 2010s Warriors, even the Houston Comets of the WNBA’s early days. With Becky Hammon coaching and the star trio locked in, the Aces weren’t just chasing wins — they were chasing history.
Wilson summed up their mindset after the 2023 championship:
“We don’t just want to be good for a season. We want to build something that lasts. We want the Aces to be remembered as one of the greatest teams ever.”
With their youth, talent, and hunger, it’s not a question of if the Aces can win more championships — it’s how many. And as long as Wilson, Plum, and Gray are together, the rest of the league knows one thing: the road to the title runs through Las Vegas.
