PHOENIX — The Houston Comets, the Minnesota Lynx and, now, the Las Vegas Aces.
With their third title in four years, the Aces have firmly cemented themselves as one of the WNBA’s dynasties. And, by completing a sweep of the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night in the league’s first best-of-seven Finals, at a time when the level of play in the WNBA has never been higher, the Aces might just be the best team ever.
They have the best player on the planet in A’ja Wilson, the best facilitator in Chelsea Gray, the best two-way guard in Jackie Young and the best coach in Becky Hammon. Add in a bench that includes former scoring champion Jewell Loyd and sharp-shooter Dana Evans, and they could shatter the WNBA’s record for titles won by a single franchise before their reign is over.
"I just think the evolving of the game — I left the game in '14. These players are bigger, stronger, faster and more skilled just than it was 10 years ago," said Hammon, who faced both the Comets and Lynx during her playing career. "Those dynasties laid the groundwork, showed how winning should be done and really gave a lot to the W in so far as history. It's really great to talk about it, but the skill set and the level that these guys are at, to me it's not comparable.
