Las Vegas Aces Win the 2022 WNBA Championship Trophy, It became the first major league sports team to bring the title to the city. 48 hours later, players, staff and fans celebrated accordingly, with Steve Sisolak making it even more official by declaring September 20 his Las Vegas Ace Day.
Part of the Strip was closed as three buses traveled down Las Vegas Boulevard from Caesars Palace to the Bellagio Fountains. Initially, only one side of the street was supposed to be closed to traffic, but due to the large crowds, authorities closed both the south and north sides. Fans watched from the streets, balconies and bridges.one such audience Raiders tight end Darren Waller.
It wasn’t a quiet night, as Aja Wilson requested. At 8:14 a.m., her 2022 WNBA MVP was already asking about Phorokos. This was not surprising, as Wilson is the same player who set strict requirements for anyone wanting to participate in the parade.
“Vegas, you gotta take four shots. Kids, give me a shot of ginger ale,” she said. During the championship press conference.
The players arrived on the scene ready to party, and Wilson landed with a cup of Sonics.
While riding the official parade bus, athletes threw rally towels and beaded necklaces. Several fans threw their phones at Kelsey Plum, who recorded herself in selfie mode before sending it back.
The celebration continued as the players arrived on stage. As predicted by many, including Teresa Pleasence, Sydney Colson gave fans a sneak peek Streaming live on Instagram. Thanks to her live broadcast, fans who weren’t at the parade could find out Dearika Hamby is pregnant with her second child.
A banner reading “History is made” was part of the background as Raiders owner Mark Davis began part of his speech at the ceremony by thanking Ace fans.
“I’ve said it before and I’m going to say it now. We’re world champions in Las Vegas, the greatest fans of professional sports,” he said. “It wasn’t an overnight journey. The WNBA and this franchise have been around for 26 years. Over the years, our alumni, fans, staff and coaches have helped build this organization to where it is today. He gave me.”
Ace president Nicky Fergus was next to appear, and she gave credit to Davis for growing the franchise.
“You are witnessing a historic moment right now….To be able to have an owner like Mark Davis who believes in women and advances them in sport, this is what happens, World champion,” Fergus said.
Coach Becky Hammon led the Aces to a 26-10 record in his first year at the helm. She’s the highest paid coach in the league and earns every penny. Her 2022 WNBA Coach of the Year said she had a gut feeling that taking a job in Las Vegas was the right thing to do.
“There’s gambling, there’s odds, and the odds are on Las Vegas Aces,” Hammon said.
Chelsea Gray averaged 18.3 points per game against the Sun in the series to clinch the Finals MVP title. With her confidence, she told the crowd that there will be another championship parade in the future.
Holding a trophy in one hand and champagne in the other, Wilson danced during his introduction. Her shirt she wore referred to her winning methods and the rules she set for the parade participants.
“I want to know, who is Four Shot Inn?” “Thank you so much Las Vegas. I can’t thank you enough for coming together for me and my teammates. We’re doing this for you.” Hooray.”
Wilson eventually admitted she needed a nap and it is the world was spinning for herThe two-time champion played every minute of the game that brought her team the championship, so she certainly got the rest she needed.
After the celebration on stage ended, the Bellagio Fountains disappeared and the iconic song “Viva Las Vegas” was played.
Tuesday’s event was the first championship parade hosted by the city of Las Vegas since UNLV’s NCAA basketball title in 1990. Ace has been waiting for this for several years. In 2019, they lost to the Washington Mystics in the semifinals. They progressed further the following season, but lost to the Seattle Storm in the 2020 WNBA Finals. The Aces fell short again last season after failing to beat the Phoenix Mercury in the semifinals.
It was a difficult period of growth, but in the words of Ace, “There is no denial of being late.”
