A’ja Wilson hits with musical nostalgia as she adds Ciara’s ‘Goodies’ 20th anniversary Vinyl to her collection

Modified Apr 24, 2025 10:40 GMT

WNBA: Playoffs-Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty - Source: Imagn — A’ja Wilson hits with musical nostalgia as she adds Ciara’s ‘Goodies’ 20th anniversary Vinyl to her collection- Source: Imagn

A’ja Wilson has been making the most of her time in the offseason as the 2025 WNBA regular season approaches. On Wednesday, Wilson posted an update on Instagram, where she shopped for new vinyl records and got a classic find from a 2000s rap artist.

On her IG story, Wilson picked up Ciara’s “Goodies” 20th anniversary to add to her vinyl collection. She expressed her excitement in the caption of her story, saying that the record is something one cannot let up.

“This was a must get,” Wilson wrote.

The song is the debut single of the American rapper, originally released in 2004. Goodies was a popular hit, reaching the top spot of Billboard’s Top 100 for seven weeks, propelling Ciara as one of the most popular R&B female singers of her generation.

Wilson, meanwhile, is coming off an MVP year with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, averaging 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. She also set a single-season scoring record last year, with 1021 points.

However, the Aces fell short of their three-peat bid last year after losing to eventual champions, New York Liberty, in the playoffs, having won the past two WNBA championships.

This season, they will be one of the top contenders for the title and will be expected to lean once more on Wilson as the season goes on.

A’ja Wilson focuses on rest and rejuvenation in the offseason

It wasn't an eventful offseason for A’ja Wilson, as she skipped the Unrivaled league and was barely seen on the court since the previous WNBA season ended. Instead, she focused on rest and rejuvenation to recharge herself for the upcoming 2025 season.

Talking to USA Today Sports, Wilson explained that she used the time in the offseason to reconnect with family and do things outside the basketball court.

"I love the time that I can spend on the court, but also off the court as well. Whether that's just being a daughter or sister and everything in between. It was much-needed rest and I'm excited to get back to work,” Wilson said.

A’ja Wilson will be getting a new-look squad next season after parting ways with Kelsey Plum and Tiffany Hayes. The Aces also added Jewell Loyd to beef up their roster as they look to regain their lost glory.

The WNBA season starts on May 17, with the Aces facing defending champions Liberty on opening night.

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