The win was celebrated as the first title for the Aces and the first major pro sports championship in Las Vegas history.
The visit comes after A'ja Wilson asked on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, when the team’s White House visit would be after President Joe Biden congratulated the NHL's Golden Knights on their Stanley Cup win. | Lindsey Wasson/AP PhotoThe Las Vegas Aces’ hoop dreams came to fruition Friday with a visit to the White House to celebrate their 2022 WNBA championship.
The Aces defeated the Connecticut Sun in four games to win the WNBA Finals last year. The win was celebrated as theThe WNBA team was greeted by Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff in the East Room of the White House. During Harris’ speech, she highlighted the team’s success both last season and this season by celebrating multiple players, including A’ja Wilson, who recently tied the league record for 53 points in a single game.
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Three Aces secure double-doubles as Las Vegas rallies to defeat the Sky 94-87Jackie Young had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Chelsea Gray and A’ja Wilson each added a double-double and the Las Vegas Aces erased a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat the Chicago Sky 94-87 on Thursday night.
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Chicago Sky lose to Las Vegas Aces 94-87Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray and A’ja Wilson each had a double-double and the Las Vegas Aces erased a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat the Chicago Sky 94-87 on Thursday at Wintrust Arena.
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Aces set WNBA regular season wins record with 16-point comeback vs. SkyThe Las Vegas Aces sure know how to follow up a championship.
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Aces set WNBA regular season wins record with 16-point comeback vs. SkyThe Las Vegas Aces sure know how to follow up a championship.
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Harris is welcoming Las Vegas Aces to the White House to celebrate team's 2022 WNBA championshipVice President Kamala Harris will take center court in the White House East Room to welcome the 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces
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Harris is welcoming Las Vegas Aces to the White House to celebrate team's 2022 WNBA championshipVice President Kamala Harris will take center court in the White House East Room to welcome the 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces.
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