The Las Vegas Aces clinched the championship with a 78-71 win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. The streak marked the Aces’ first championship in franchise history and their first title under a professional sports team in the city of Las Vegas. Like all sports organizations that have achieved a title, the Aces and their fans left a lasting impression on their parade on the Las Vegas Strip.
- Aja Wilson pulls off his all-time championship shirt.
Two-time league MVP and world champion Aja Wilson has revealed how she plans to celebrate the win. At the press conference after the game, she asked if fans could take four shots in honor of the Game 4 victory. The shirt echoes her early history in the league and her party-hard nature.
2. Introduction of the best trio
Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray and Wilson have added the spark the team has needed throughout the season to achieve this feat. Complimenting each other’s accomplishments, they each individually innovated their dance moves when they came to the stage.
3. Dearica Hamby has announced baby No. 2 on the way.
Dearica Hamby announced at the rally that her second child will be on the road after winning the championship. This pregnancy leaves a special memory for the Aces organization as Hamby managed to play in the four consecutive games.
4. Owner Mark Davies welcomed the success of the Aces.
Las Vegas Raiders and Aces owner Mark Davis took the stage to congratulate the women who brought Sin City their first professional title. Davis was part of the celebration the night they won it all and included the fans as a big part of the journey.
5. “This is just the beginning” – Kelsey Plum
Once it was Plum’s turn to speak on stage, he didn’t hesitate to announce what this victory would do for years to come. Plum Dawg believes Las Vegas is ‘just getting started’, he exudes confidence from a superstar and all of Las Vegas, but insists their focus is now on defending their territory.
