The three stars who made the Aces three-time WNBA champs

The Las Vegas Aces secured the 2025 WNBA championship by sweeping the Phoenix Mercury 4-0 in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals, with a decisive 97-86 victory in Game 4. As the final seconds ticked down, Jackie Young dribbled out the clock, and the team celebrated with emotional embraces, including Chelsea Gray jumping into A'ja Wilson's arms and coach Becky Hammon pulling Wilson down for a hug. Fans chanted "Aces, Aces" in celebration of their third title in four years.

This win solidifies the Aces as a modern WNBA dynasty, joining the Houston Comets and Minnesota Lynx as one of the few teams to win three championships in a four-year span. The core trio of A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray has been central to this success, with each player consistently stepping up and choosing to remain together in Las Vegas to pursue championships, as highlighted by team executives and former coach Bill Laimbeer.

Individually, A'ja Wilson is praised as the best player in the world and a four-time MVP, while Jackie Young is regarded as the league's top guard. Chelsea Gray, who joined the Aces in 2021 with prior championship experience from the Los Angeles Sparks, contributed to the team's cohesive and legendary dynamic. Together, they form a family-like unit that navigates challenges by supporting each other and seizing opportunities to build lasting memories.

The foundation of this dynasty traces back to 2018, when the franchise relocated from San Antonio to Las Vegas and hired Bill Laimbeer as head coach. They drafted A'ja Wilson first overall in 2018, who quickly earned Rookie of the Year honors, and added Jackie Young with the top pick in 2019. After reaching the Finals in 2020 but being swept by Seattle, the team strengthened its roster by signing Chelsea Gray in 2021, ultimately building a championship-caliber team through strategic drafting and player development.