A’ja Wilson is TIME’s 2025 Athlete of the Year:
TIME magazine has named A’ja Wilson, superstar forward of the Las Vegas Aces, as the 2025 Athlete of the Year a recognition that crowns one of the most remarkable individual seasons in the history of professional basketball. Wilson’s excellence on court, combined with her powerful cultural presence and leadership in women’s sports, made 2025 a defining year in her career. Her journey reflects not just athletic prowess, but resilience, influence, and the evolution of the WNBA at a moment of rising global visibility.
