A’ja Wilson Steals the Spotlight in Jaw-Dropping Gown: The WNBA Star’s Offseason Look is Winning Just as Much as Her On-Court Game

In a world where A’ja Wilson dominates not only on the hardwood but also at high-profile New York City soirées, the Las Vegas Aces star just proved that her fashion game is as strong as her MVP-worthy performances. The 6-foot-4 powerhouse made waves at the Wall Street Journal Magazine’s 14th Annual Innovator Awards, held at The Museum of Modern Art, where she accepted the prestigious 2024 Innovator Award for Sports. Spoiler alert: She didn’t just show up, she showed out.

Wilson traded in her jersey for an ab-revealing, black-and-white ensemble that might as well have been a highlight reel. The two-piece outfit, consisting of a high-waisted skirt with a dramatic front slit and an off-the-shoulder cropped top, had all the makings of an outfit designed to break ankles and necks at the same time. (Don’t worry, refs: this was a foul-free zone.)

Completing the look were black leather stiletto pumps with triangular toes—because if you’re going to rule the court and the red carpet, you need shoes that say, “Yes, I am taller than you, and I look better while doing it.”

A’ja, whose offseason flex at this event was arguably just as impressive as her regular-season stats, took to social media to share the moment. She wrote, “A Top Tier @WSJ Night Representing The W @toushay__,”—because if you’re A’ja Wilson, you can be humble while simultaneously reminding everyone that you’re one of the best in the game, both literally and metaphorically.

But it wasn’t just the outfit that had the crowd buzzing. Wilson’s height difference with actress Aubrey Plaza—who’s 5-foot-6 on a good day—gave fans some prime meme-worthy material. Wilson, towering like a goddess of hoops next to the much shorter but equally iconic Plaza, sent Twitter into a frenzy. Naturally, the internet reacted with its usual blend of shock, awe, and plenty of “I feel short just looking at this” tweets.

While the event also honored other big names like singer Charli XCX and actress Salma Hayek Pinault, it’s safe to say Wilson owned the night, both in style and significance. Her recognition wasn’t just a win for the WNBA but a victory for women in sports everywhere. And if we’re being honest, isn’t it about time that more of the world wakes up to what A’ja Wilson—and her abs—are serving?