Last Updated on March 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Las Vegas Aces have already built a strong modern history in the WNBA with multiple championships, MVP-level stars, and one of the league’s best cores. Here are some of the most notable Las Vegas Aces legends. (Las Vegas Aces)
1. A’ja Wilson
- Full Name: A’ja Riyadh Wilson
- Years with the Aces: 2018–present
- Position: Forward/Center
- Notable Achievements:
- No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft
- 2018 WNBA Rookie of the Year
- Four-time WNBA MVP
- 2023 and 2025 WNBA Finals MVP
- Led the Aces to WNBA championships in 2022, 2023, and 2025
- Widely regarded as the greatest player in franchise history (Las Vegas Aces)
2. Chelsea Gray
- Full Name: Chelsea Nichelle Gray
- Years with the Aces: 2021–present
- Position: Guard
- Notable Achievements:
- Helped transform the Aces into a championship team
- 2022 WNBA Finals MVP
- Key playmaker on the 2022, 2023, and 2025 title teams
- One of the most important backcourt leaders of the Aces dynasty era (Las Vegas Aces)
3. Kelsey Plum
- Full Name: Kelsey Christine Plum
- Years with the Aces: 2017–2024
- Position: Guard
- Notable Achievements:
- Breakout star during the Aces’ title rise
- 2021 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year
- 2022 WNBA All-Star Game MVP
- 2022 All-WNBA First Team
- Helped the Aces win back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023 (Las Vegas Aces)
4. Jackie Young
- Full Name: Jackie Young
- Years with the Aces: 2019–present
- Position: Guard
- Notable Achievements:
- No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft
- 2022 WNBA Most Improved Player
- Core two-way player on the 2022, 2023, and 2025 championship teams
- One of the franchise’s most reliable all-around guards (Las Vegas Aces)
5. Dearica Hamby
- Full Name: Dearica Marie Hamby
- Years with the Aces: 2015–2022
- Position: Forward
- Notable Achievements:
- Two-time WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year in 2019 and 2020
- Important part of the Aces’ rise into contention
- WNBA champion with Las Vegas in 2022
- One of the most impactful bench players in franchise history (Las Vegas Aces)
6. Liz Cambage
- Full Name: Elizabeth Cambage
- Years with the Aces: 2019–2021
- Position: Center
- Notable Achievements:
- One of the biggest star talents of the early Las Vegas era
- Helped the Aces reach the 2020 WNBA Finals
- Multi-time All-Star during her time with the franchise
- Played a major role in establishing Las Vegas as a serious contender before the championship breakthrough (Las Vegas Aces)
These players helped shape Las Vegas Aces history, contributing to both team success and individual accolades. (Las Vegas Aces)
Sources:
WNBA — Aces’ A’ja Wilson Unanimously Selected 2018 WNBA Rookie Of The Year
WNBA — Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson Wins Record Fourth Kia WNBA MVP Award
WNBA — WNBA Finals MVP
Las Vegas Aces — Franchise History
WNBA — Las Vegas Aces’ Jackie Young Named 2022 Kia WNBA Most Improved Player
WNBA — Las Vegas’ Dearica Hamby Named 2020 WNBA Sixth Woman Of The Year
WNBA — Kelsey Plum wins 2022 WNBA All-Star MVP
WNBA — Chelsea Gray
