In Photos: A'ja Wilson rocks Nike LeBron 7 “All-Star” shoe ahead of playoffs, calls it "Bron's best sneaker fr"

By Amlan Sanyal

Modified Sep 22, 2024 06:06 GMT

After a historic 2024 WNBA season, A'ja Wilson is gearing up for a deep playoff run with the Las Vegas Aces. In an Instagram story posted on Saturday, she claimed she was equipped with the best shoes in the game to help her achieve just that, rocking the Nike LeBron 7 "All-Stars."

Wilson was pictured shooting in the gym by the Las Vegas Aces' Instagram account. She reposted the photo on her own account with the caption,

"Bron's best sneaker for real."

A'ja Wilson wears LeBron 7 All-Star edition sneakers

A'ja Wilson wearing LeBron 7 “All-Star”

The LeBron 7 series is often regarded as the best in line of LeBron James' sneakers, with the All-Star edition being particularly coveted for its stunning blue look and striking aesthetic appeal. Originally released in February 2010 to align with the All-Star Weekend in Dallas, Texas, it was re-released in 2020 after LeBron James secured an All-Star spot for himself and returned as captain.

A'ja Wilson looking to lead Las Vegas Aces to another championship

A'ja Wilson is ready to lead the Las Vegas Aces to another WNBA championship quest in the 2024 playoffs. As two-time defending champions, the Aces enter the playoffs as the second seed in the Western Conference. They face a tough challenge in Round 1 against the seventh-seeded Seattle Storm.

Wilson, poised to secure her third unanimous MVP award, aims to maintain her impressive regular-season form. She set single-season records in points (1,021), rebounds (451), and blocks (98), becoming the first player in NBA or WNBA history to lead the league in these three categories.

Wilson boasts a stellar playoff history. In her rookie season (2018), she led the Aces to their first playoff appearance since relocating, averaging 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, though they were eliminated in the first round.

In the 2022 and 2023 playoffs, Wilson was unstoppable. In 2022, she averaged 22 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 1.8 steals per game, earning her first Finals MVP award. She improved in 2023, posting 23.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, and 1.8 steals per game in the Finals.

Wilson enters the playoffs seeking to extend her streak of scoring 20+ points in 12 consecutive playoff games, dating back to 2022. The Aces will start their playoff campaign on Sunday, Sept. 22 with Games 1 and 2 being held in Las Vegas. The Aces took the regular season series against the Storm 3-1 on the back of A'ja Wilson's dominance.