The WNBA revealed several season awards on Sunday, including Defensive Player of the Year honors. That title went to Collier, who has been the life and soul behind the Minnesota Lynx and a massive reason why the team has one of the best records in the WNBA.

The entire Las Vegas Aces team wore A'ja Wilson jerseys to the game in support of their teammate, who they felt deserved the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

The Las Vegas Aces made a bold statement before their opening game against the New York Liberty on Sunday, wearing A’ja Wilson jerseys in support of their teammate, who finished second in the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) voting.

There was something unique about the Aces players as they entered the arena ahead of Game 1 against the Liberty, and their coach offered an explanation.