A'ja Wilson's Net Worth Proves She's One of The Greatest WNBA Players of All-Time

The Breakdown: A’ja Wilson has become one of the prominent figures in women’s basketball in just a seven-year career. A record breaker, goal setter, and pillar of the sport, she’s in her bag. Now, she’s stepping into even deeper than ever before with a lucrative shoe deal from Nike.

A’ja Wilson is one of women’s basketball’s greatest — there’s no denying that. She’s an inspiration to Black girls and women athletes worldwide. So much so that her alma mater retired her college jersey. With a legacy that’s already long-lasting, she’s showing no signs of slowing down.

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire — and A’ja is lighting up the basketball game with a net worth to match.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, A’ja Wilson has a net worth of $4 million. Most of her net worth is estimated to come from her career earnings in the WNBA as well as endorsements from companies like Nike, Ruffles, and Gatorade.

Throughout a seven-year career, A’ja has already been included in debates about who the greatest female basketball player of all time is. She has set multiple records for the WNBA and broken more than her fair share in the process. She’s not only one of the most decorated female basketball players but also one of the most decorated basketball players of all time, regardless of gender.

A’ja Wilson was drafted in 2018 by the Las Vegas Aces and won Rookie of the Year for her class. She is a three-time WNBA MVP, has won back-to-back championships with the Aces, and won Finals MVP in 2023. She became the first player to score a thousand points in a single season while also setting the rebound record in 2024.

A’ja has also had amazing success outside of the WNBA. She’s won two gold medals for Team USA in the Olympics, winning MVP honors. She also has two gold medals for the FIBA World Cup. She’s not only winning on the court, though. The Aces superstar has been in her bag.

Featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2021, it’s no surprise that A’ja Wilson is one of the WNBA’s highest-paid players. She signed a rookie contract worth over $232 thousand, then signed a $398 thousand extension. Her latest contract, from 2023, is worth $400 thousand and allows her to become a free agent in 2026.

With her resume and the fact that the Aces are paying two other top-earning players, the three-time MVP could make some money moves in the offseason. The Aces went back-to-back as WNBA Champions in 2022 and 2023, but lost in the semifinals of the 2024 playoffs while chasing hopes of a three-peat. If the team doesn’t go all the way in 2025, it could leave room for A’ja to transition to another team with championship-ready stars.

In addition to all her accolades and multi-thousand-dollar contracts, A’ja Wilson landed one of the biggest deals with Nike for a women’s basketball player. The launch of her signature shoe, the “A’One”, marks a six-year contract extension with the sneaker empire. While the amount is undisclosed, ESPN reports that it’s one of “the highest-paid shoe endorsements in the sport.”

The advertisement for the new shoe has caught fire during the 2025 NBA Playoffs as well. The video shows a multitude of black girls and women across various sports chanting an A’ja Wilson-inspired rendition of “Miss Mary Mack”. According to HBCU Gameday, the advertisement was directed by Malia Obama and features dancers from South Carolina HBCU Benedict College, a school that holds A’ja’s family legacy.