Before the parades and championships, the Aces were a team struggling at the All-Star break. One meeting, led by Becky Hammon, changed the course of the season.
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Aces Finals MVP Chelsea Gray gets her teammates what they need on and off the court, but her All-Star snub helped her propel the Aces to a championship
The Aces finally won their first championship in franchise history, but it was a long road to get here.
The Aces’ championship wasn’t preordained. Here are the five top moments from the Aces season which ended with a parade down Las Vegas Boulevard.
Aces coach Becky Hammon wasn’t just good this season. She was excellent, phenomenal, amazing — or any other superlative that serves as a synonym.
Las Vegas’ list of champions at different levels all deserve recognition. But the Aces are at the top of such a collection. For what they did. For how they will be remembered.
Aces fans showed up as early as 2 p.m. to get a good spot to watch the team’s championship parade.
Guards Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum and forward A’ja Wilson will play for the U.S., and forward Iliana Rupert will play for France at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Fans gathered on a portion of the Las Vegas Strip on Tuesday to celebrate with the Aces following their WNBA Championship win.
Six of the Aces’ top seven players are under contract for next season, positioning them for another championship run.