‘It’s who I am’: A’ja Wilson star honors Black cartoon characters with shoe designs

Look closely at A’ja Wilson’s feet every time she sprints out of the tunnel for the Las Vegas Aces. You’ll learn something about her heritage and personality every time. It’s a time-honored game day tradition at Michelob Ultra Arena. Approximately an hour before tipoff, all eyes are on the four-time MVP as she shows her speed en route to an early warm-up session on the court. After Wilson’s A’One signature shoe was unveiled by Nike in February 2025, her pre-game routine became the perfect opportunity to see the 29-year-old sport a new colorway for nearly every game of a season that saw her lead the Aces to a third WNBA championship in four years. Sometimes...