The Las Vegas Aces know exactly what they have in superstar A'ja Wilson, and they're choosing to highlight her as they tip off the 2025 WNBA campaign. The Aces declared their first game of the preseason as “A'One Night” to celebrate Wilson's historic shoe drop.

The Aces partnered with Nike to provide giveaways and activations for fans in the arena to celebrate Wilson's first-ever signature shoe, which sold out within five minutes of being on the market. The notable moment was an impressive feat that not even professional male players regularly achieve, proving how big Wilson's impact is on sports, fashion, and culture as a whole.

Various basketball players and icons, female and male, have already been spotted rocking the “A'One” sneaker, including her former college head coach Dawn Staley and NBA players like Josh Hart and boyfriend Bam Adebayo.

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Wilson also gifted each of her teammates and coaches a pair of the limited sneakers, which all the players (who aren't sponsored by Nike competitors) wore during the game.

The reigning WNBA MVP took to Instagram to express her feelings over the special moment and assure those who couldn't get their hands on a pair that more of the “Pink Aura” colorway were coming.

“This morning was wild,” Wilson wrote on her story. “If you missed the A'One, don't worry. We're dropping again Thursday at Nike stores and other spots everywhere. I do this for the real ones, always.”

Wilson and the Aces capped off the eventful themed night by edging out the Phoenix Mercury for an 85-84 victory. The two-time WNBA champion finished the contest in her honor with 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists.