A’ja Wilson’s name might soon be etched in basketball history with more than just records and MVP trophies. The Las Vegas Aces star is pulling off moves so smooth, even her opponents are starting to ask for a cool-down period after games. But now, the chatter on the court isn’t just about her skills—fans, including one very in-the-know former coach, are calling for her iconic fadeaway jumper to be named after her, Simone Biles-style.
That’s right. Wilson might soon have a signature basketball move to match Biles’ gymnastics moves. Biles, for those not flipping out over her feats, has five moves named after her in gymnastics. Now, if Carolyn Peck, former coach of the Purdue Boilermakers, has her way, Wilson’s signature fadeaway might be getting its own moment in the sun. And to be fair, Wilson’s fadeaway isn’t just any jumper—it’s that sweet, lean-back, airborne magic trick where she somehow manages to make the shot while doing her best Neo-from-the-Matrix impression.
From MVP to… Move VP?
The buzz started after Wilson led the Las Vegas Aces to an 84-71 win over the Connecticut Sun on September 15. While dropping a cool 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this season (NBD, right?), Wilson threw in one of those signature fadeaway jumpers, sending the crowd and social media into overdrive. Carolyn Peck took to X (formerly Twitter because, you know, we all love a good name change) to declare, “This [her fadeaway] has to be named the A’ja Wilson.”
It’s like Peck was channeling her inner branding guru, and honestly, we’re here for it. Wilson, already on track to snag her third MVP title, could soon be calling out her own move every time she drains a fadeaway jumper—“That’s an A’ja!”
Aces High, Wilson Higher
But let’s not forget, this isn’t just about flashy names and internet fame. Wilson’s doing the work. She just became the first player in WNBA history to score over 1,000 points in a single season. And the Michelob Ultra Arena? It erupted like a Mentos dropped in a soda bottle when Wilson hit that historic shot in the fourth quarter. Talk about a mic-drop moment. (She should probably trademark the whole arena vibe while she’s at it, just in case.)
Next Up, the Seattle Storm (Or as We Call It: A Formality)
As if rewriting the record books wasn’t enough, Wilson and the Aces are now steamrolling towards the WNBA playoffs. Next up on their hit list? The Seattle Storm at the Climate Pledge Arena on September 17. But let’s be real, this game’s more of a formality than an actual contest. Both teams are already locked in for the 2024 WNBA Playoffs, which start on September 22. The only drama left is who will grab the last spot—will it be the Washington Mystics, Atlanta Dream, or Chicago Sky?
Either way, A’ja Wilson and the Aces are ready to roll through the competition. Maybe by the end of it all, we’ll be talking about more than just her third MVP title and another championship ring—perhaps the A’ja Fadeaway will be a thing of legend, and we can all sit back and say, “Yeah, she did that.”
Final Thoughts: The Legend of A’ja Wilson
A’ja Wilson is making history, folks. Not just with her stats, but with her swagger. If you’ve ever seen that fadeaway, you know it’s got style, grace, and just the right amount of “How in the world did she do that?” And if Simone Biles can have five moves named after her, why not let Wilson have at least one?
The fans want it, Carolyn Peck wants it, and if A’ja keeps playing like this, she’ll not only leave defenders in her dust—she’ll leave her name all over the WNBA record books, literally.
So, what’s next for the Aces and their superstar? Maybe an easy victory, maybe another MVP title, or maybe, just maybe, the A’ja Fadeaway will become a household name.
Stay tuned.
