Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant praises A’ja Wilson after she becomes the first WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a season. Learn about their bond and Morant’s support for Wilson.
BollywoodFever: On Sunday night, the basketball world witnessed a historic achievement in the WNBA, and Ja Morant, star point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, was quick to acknowledge the greatness.
A’ja Wilson made history by becoming the first player in the WNBA’s 28-year history to score 1,000 points in a single season. Wilson, who helped lead the Las Vegas Aces to a convincing 84-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun, sealed her record-breaking night with a pull-up jumper from the elbow in the final two minutes of the game.
Ja’s Support for A’ja Wilson
Morant, known for his love of the game, didn’t hesitate to send his congratulations. Following Wilson’s achievement, Morant took to Instagram to give a shoutout to the two-time WNBA MVP. In a heartfelt post, Ja wrote: “da mayor of SC. crib talk. congrats family,” along with a heart emoji, referencing their shared roots in South Carolina. Morant, from Dalzell, and Wilson, from Columbia, both take pride in representing their state on the national basketball stage.
Morant also chimed in on social media platform X, applauding Wilson alongside Zion Williamson as standout players from South Carolina.
A’ja’s Playoff Journey and Ja’s Support
As Wilson heads into the WNBA playoffs, she’s not just chasing her next MVP title—she’s aiming to lead the Aces to their third consecutive WNBA championship. Averaging 27.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks on 51.9 percent shooting, Wilson is poised to take the league by storm once again. With Morant’s unwavering support, it’s clear which team and player he’ll be rooting for in the playoffs.
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