Sydney Colson cheekily mocks NY mayor’s arrest ahead of Aces’ WNBA playoffs visit to The Big Apple: “Wonder if Eric Adams is gonna be at our game”

Las Vegas Aces guard Sydney Colson took a swipe at New York City Mayor Eric Adams after his indictment on five federal charges, including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals.

Colson, a two-time champion with the Aces, posted on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals between Las Vegas and the New York Liberty on Saturday:

“Oooo I wonder if Eric Adams is gonna be at our game Sunday in NY.”

According to a CNN report that cited the 57-page indictment, Adams allegedly sought and accepted improper benefits, such as luxury international trips, including from wealthy foreign businesspeople aiming to gain influence over him.

The indictment also claims that Adams accepted luxury travel and other perks from a Turkish official, and in return, pressured the NYC Fire Department to approve a Turkish consular building without a fire inspection.

Adams is scheduled to appear in court on Friday at noon.

Sydney Colson contemplated retiring before winning back-to-back championships with the Aces

Sydney Colson joined Las Vegas in 2022 and hasn’t seen much court time, averaging just 6.6 minutes per game in her three seasons with the franchise. Despite this, she has embraced her role as a bench energizer and occasional instigator.

In an interview with TODAY.com before the Aces secured their second consecutive championship last year, Colson said:

"This (is) probably going to be my last year. Like, that was what was in my head: ‘I might retire and just be done.'"

Colson played a crucial role in the Aces' championship run, logging 15 minutes in Game 4 of the 2023 WNBA Finals and stepping up while key players like Chelsea Gray, Kiah Stokes and Candace Parker were sidelined.

Although she only contributed two points and an assist, she posted a game-high plus-17 in the Aces' narrow 70-69 victory.

In February, the Aces signed Colson to a new two-year contract.

“I’m thrilled to re-sign with the Aces because I love this organization, and I genuinely feel we are a team in every sense of the word,” Colson said. “Every year I get to play in this league is a blessing, and I hope every player, no matter their role, appreciates that."

Colson and the Aces are set for a finals rematch — this time in the semifinals — on Saturday. The Aces advanced by defeating the Seattle Storm, while the Liberty, who had the best regular-season record, beat the Atlanta Dream.