Las Vegas Aces

The Las Vegas Aces are the WNBA's reigning dynasty, having won back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023 while establishing themselves as the league's most dominant franchise. Playing at Michelob Ultra Arena on the Las Vegas Strip within Mandalay Bay, the Aces have created a unique home-court advantage in America's entertainment capital. Led by two-time MVP A'ja Wilson and coached by Hall of Famer Becky Hammon, the Aces play an up-tempo, aggressive style that overwhelms opponents with talent and execution. Las Vegas has embraced the Aces as the city's first major professional sports franchise, with fans filling the arena and creating an electric atmosphere. The Aces' combination of star power, elite coaching, and championship culture has made them the team to beat in the Western Conference.

The Aces relocated from San Antonio to Las Vegas in 2018, inheriting a franchise that had never won a championship as the Silver Stars and Stars. A'ja Wilson's selection first overall in the 2018 draft immediately transformed the franchise, with her MVP-caliber play establishing the Aces as contenders. Becky Hammon's hiring as head coach in 2022 unlocked the team's full potential, leading to back-to-back championships and establishing the Aces as a modern dynasty. The 2022 championship, won against the Connecticut Sun, delivered Las Vegas its first professional sports title. The Aces' core of Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young has created one of the most talented starting lineups in WNBA history, with their rivalry against the New York Liberty defining the current era.