The entire Las Vegas Aces team wore A’ja Wilson jerseys to the game in support of their teammate, who they felt deserved the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

The Las Vegas Aces made a bold statement before their opening game against the New York Liberty on Sunday, wearing A’ja Wilson jerseys in support of their teammate, who finished second in the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) voting.

There was something unique about the Aces players as they entered the arena ahead of Game 1 against the Liberty, and their coach offered an explanation.

The 2024 WNBA playoffs are in full swing, and we've reached the semifinals, which feature a Finals rematch between the top-seeded New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces, and a defensive minded showdown between the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun .

Wilson and Clark headlined the AP All-WNBA first team. They were joined by Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart and Alyssa Thomas. Sabrina Ionescu, Kahleah Copper, Nneka Ogwumike, Kayla McBride and Arike Ogunbowale were on the second team.