The Las Vegas Aces ended their championship run with a 78-71 win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. The series-ending win marked the Aces’ first championship in franchise history and the city of Las Vegas’ first title as a professional sports team. As with any sports organization that wins a title, the Aces and their fans made quite a statement in the parade on the Las Vegas Strip.
- Eiza Wilson Pulls Out His Championship Shirts
Two-time league MVP and current world champion A’ja Wilson let the public know how she plans to celebrate the victory. She asked fans in the postgame press conference if they could shoot four times to commemorate the Game 4 victory. The shirt is a nod to her early history in the league and her love of partying.
2. Introducing the Best Trio
Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray and A’ja Wilson added the spark the team needed to achieve this success throughout the season. Acknowledging each other’s accomplishments, each was creative with their own dance moves when they took to the podium.
3. Dearica Hamby Announces Birth of Second Baby
Deerica Hamby announced she is expecting her second child shortly after winning the championship at Parade. This pregnancy will hold special memories for the Aces organization as Hamby played in the entire four-game series.
4. Owner Mark Davis Embraces Ace’s Achievement
Las Vegas Raiders and Aces owner Mark Davis took the stage to congratulate the women who brought Sin City its first professional title. Davis was there for the celebration the night they won it all, and he included fans as a big part of the journey.
5. “This is just the beginning”—Kelsey Plum
When it was Kelsey Plum’s turn to speak at the podium, she didn’t hesitate to announce what this victory would mean for years to come. It’s a confidence that comes from the superstar and Las Vegas as a whole, that they’re “just getting started,” but it proves that their focus is now on defending their reign.
