**Unstoppable Force: A’ja Wilson’s Illustrious Basketball Career**
In 2024, A’ja Wilson etched her name in the record books, becoming the first player in WNBA history to score over 1,000 points in a single season. This remarkable achievement was just one of many milestones in her illustrious career. The Las Vegas Aces center has accumulated an impressive list of accolades, solidifying her position as one of the greatest players in the game.
**WNBA Achievements**
* Three-time WNBA Most Valuable Player (2020, 2022, 2024)
* Single-season rebound record holder (2024)
* Two-time WNBA Champion (2022, 2023)
* 2023 WNBA Finals MVP
* Two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2022, 2023)
* Six-time WNBA All-Star (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
* Three-time First-Team All-WNBA (2020, 2022, 2023)
* Two-time First-Team All-Defense (2022, 2023)
* 2021 Second-Team All-Defense
* 2020 Second-Team All-Defense
* Three-time WNBA Blocks Leader (2020, 2022, 2023)
* 2018 WNBA Rookie of the Year
* 2018 First-Team All-Rookie
* 2024 Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award
* 2019 Community Assist Award
**International Success**
* Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist (2020, 2024)
* FIBA Women’s Olympics MVP (2024)
* FIBA Women’s Olympics All-Star Five (2020, 2024)
* Two-time FIBA Women’s World Cup Gold Medalist (2018, 2022)
* FIBA Women’s World Cup MVP (2022)
* Two-time USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (2015, 2022)
**College and High School Accolades**
* John R. Wooden Award (2017-18)
* Naismith College Player of the Year (2017-18)
* Wade Trophy (2017-18)
* SEC Player of the Year (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18)
* Holds records for most points (2,389) and blocks (363) in school history
* McDonald’s All American (2013-14)
* 2014 National High School Player of the Year (WBCA, Naismith, Parade)
* Parade All-American (2013-14)
* Three-time South Carolina Independent Schools Association Player of the Year
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