Las Vegas Aces Basketball Cards
The Las Vegas Aces, founded in 1997 as the Utah Starzz before moving to San Antonio as the Silver Stars and finally relocating to Las Vegas in 2018, have become the WNBA’s modern dynasty with back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023. The franchise’s early years featured legends likeBecky Hammon, who starred in San Antonio and now serves as head coach of the Aces, bringing an up-tempo, high-scoring system to a roster loaded with talent. Relocating to Las Vegas transformed the team into a championship contender behind 2018 first-overall pickA’ja Wilson, a two-time MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP whose versatility and leadership have made her one of the league’s faces. Surrounding Wilson with stars like point guardChelsea Gray, the 2022 Finals MVP and one of the league’s most clutch playmakers,Kelsey Plum, a three-point sharpshooter, andJackie Young, the 2022 Most Improved Player, the Aces captured the 2022 WNBA title, the first in franchise history, before repeating in 2023 with a dominant 34–6 season. Known for offensive firepower, defensive toughness, and Hammon’s coaching, Las Vegas has set the standard for modern WNBA excellence while drawing record crowds at Michelob ULTRA Arena and building one of the league’s strongest brands. With Wilson leading a championship core, the Aces are positioned to chase a three-peat and cement their status as one of the WNBA’s all-time great dynasties.
