By: Betty Cantley
PHOENIX, AZ – The Las Vegas Aces have cemented their status as a WNBA Dynasty with remarkable dominance, achieving three Championships in four years.
Key highlights of the Aces’ Dynasty run and the year Championship results, Final MVP key achievements:
• In 2022, defeated the Connecticut Sun
(3-1), Chelsea Gray first franchise
Championship and first professional
Sports Championship for Las Vegas.
• In 2023, defeated the New York Liberty
(3-1), A’ja Wilson became the first
WNBA team to win back-to-back
Championships since the Los Angeles
Sparks in 2001 – 2002.
• In 2025, defeated the Phoenix Mercury
(4-0) A’ja Wilson won their third title
In four seasons, cementing “dynasty”
status.
The core of the Dynasty: The Aces are built around a phenomenal core of star players and an elite coach.
• A’Ja Wilson (Center/Forward): The
undisputed face of the franchise and
arguably the best player in the league.
She has multiple MVP awards,
Defensive Player of the Year awards,
and multiple Finals MVP awards. In
In the 2025 Championship year, she
made history as the first WNBA (or
NBA player to win the scoring Title,
MVP, Defensive Player of the Year,
and Finals MVP in the same season.
•.Chelsea Gray (Guard): known as the
“Point Gawd,” she is a clutch play-
maker and scorer, winning the 2023
Finals MVP award.
• Jackie Young (Guard): A former No. 1
Overall, a pick and an All-Star who provided
scoring, defense, and versatility.
• Becky Hammond (Head Coach): A
WNBA legend and former NBA assi-
stant coach (on San Antonio Spurs).
She immediately led the team to a
Championship in her first season
(2022) and has maintained their elite
status.
•.Jewell Loyd (Guard): A veteran
The champion and scorer who was
a key addition during their 2025 title
run.
The Aces’ dominance is characterized by their high-powered offense and resilience in overcoming adversity, such as their mid-season struggles during the 2025 season, before going on a long winning streak to claim the title.
For your information, a sports dynasty is a team or individual that achieves sustained dominance in their league or sport by winning multiple championships over an extended period of time. It is also about consistent excellence and the team defining an era.