A’ja Wilson earns time’s 2025 athlete of the year title

WNBA superstar shatters records, making history in both regular season and playoffs

A’ja Wilson earns time’s 2025 athlete of the year title
A’ja Wilson earns time’s 2025 athlete of the year title

This season A’ja Wilson shattered records by becoming the fastest player in league history to reach 5,000 career points.

She also claimed her third Defensive Player of the Year award, her fourth MVP, and secured another Finals MVP.

Aces star A'ja Wilson named TIME's 2025 Athlete of the Year

Wilson made history as the first player in WNBA or NBA history to win a championship, Finals MVP, regular-season MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year all in the same season.

Reflecting on her unparalleled achievements, Wilson told Time Magazine, “When you’ve collected everything, that’s Thanos. And this year, I collected everything. I don’t really talk much my game speaks for itself.”