A’ja Wilson Recreates X-Men Character for Las Vegas Aces Media Day
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson unveiled a new red hairstyle inspired by X-Men's Jean Grey at the team's media day, blending superhero aesthetics with her dominant on-court persona. Wilson, the first player to win MVP, Finals MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and a title in one season, continues to lead a powerhouse Aces roster. The team, which has won three of the last four WNBA championships, is poised to contend again in 2026. They open their season on May 9 against the Phoenix Mercury, whom they swept in the 2025 Finals.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Las Vegas Aces All-Star center A'ja Wilson has struck fear in WNBA opponents since entering the league as the Aces' No. 1 overall pick in 2018.That trend will continue into the 2026 season, but with a creative twist.The Aces held their media day on Tuesday. Wilson showed up with a new red hairstyle, and her press conference began with a question about what inspired the change."Just something about changing my hair a little bit for media day, I think it brings me a little bit of joy that the season's beginning," Wilson said. "This [year], we kind of went with the Jean Grey-type of vibe from X-Men.
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