Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson didn’t just wake up one day with a 99 overall rating in NBA 2K25. Nope, she called her shot like Babe Ruth pointing to the stands—except this was all about pixels and controllers. Wilson has become the first WNBA player to snag a 99 rating in the game’s history, and honestly, it’s about time. Last year, she got a 98 and let everyone know that Ronnie, the NBA 2K ratings guru, needed to step it up. “I already know I’m a 99,” she said with the confidence of someone who’s used to stuffing the stat sheet and turning heads while doing it.
When asked what she thought her NBA 2K25 rating should be, Wilson didn’t hesitate. “It better be a 99, and I added a three to my game, so what more can we say?” Oh, and let’s not forget that Wilson isn’t just sitting back and admiring her digital self. She’s busy averaging a mind-boggling double-double this season with 27.1 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. Just casual MVP numbers for your average WNBA player—except Wilson isn’t your average anything.
But here’s the kicker: despite Wilson putting up Defensive Player of the Year numbers for the third year running, the Las Vegas Aces have hit a bit of a speed bump post-Paris Olympics, dropping to fifth place overall and third in the Western Conference. It’s almost like the basketball gods are challenging her, “Yeah, you’re a 99, but let’s see you carry the whole squad!”
A’ja proved her mettle once again with a jaw-dropping 42-point game against the Dallas Wings. You’d think 42 points would guarantee a win, but nah, the Aces still managed to lose 93-90. Wilson, ever the realist, shrugged off her stellar performance, saying, “We didn’t get the win, so none of that matters.” Classic Wilson, keeping it humble while being absolutely dominant.
So, what’s next for the Aces and their 99-rated leader? With the WNBA regular season ticking down, it’s crunch time. Wilson might have predicted her NBA 2K25 rating, but now she needs to predict a path to a three-peat championship—a feat no team has yet to accomplish. But hey, if anyone can do it, it’s the player who knew she was a 99 before anyone else did.