THE Las Vegas Aces have seen their value skyrocket ever since Mark Davis’ investment.
The Las Vegas Aces are now worth over $300 millionCredit: Getty
Mark Davis purchased the team for $2 million in 2021Credit: AP
The WNBA franchise won their third title in four years with a dominant finals sweep of the Phoenix Mercury.
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Their run of success has coincided with a boom in interest for women’s basketball.
Mark Davis purchased the team from MGM Resorts International for $2 million in 2021.
And four years later, their estimated net worth is up around $300 million.
The new value a staggering 150 times what Davis paid for the team.
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Women’s basketball has grown ever since Caitlin Clark’s emergence in college at Iowa.
But the Aces have an icon of their own in A’ja Wilson.
The 29-year-old clinched her fourth Most Valuable Player crown since 2020.
And Wilson put on a superstar performance in this year’s finals.
She had 31 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks in Game 4 on Friday.
The Aces won 97-86 to clinch a 4-0 series sweep.
Wilson averaged 28.5 points and 11.8 rebounds during the series and was awarded Finals MVP.
“You have your Mount Rushmore – she’s alone on Everest,” Aces coach Becky Hammon said.
“There’s no one around.
“I think the evolving of the game, these players are bigger, stronger, faster and more skilled.
A’ja Wilson won her fourth MVP as the Aces clinched their third title in four yearsCredit: Getty
“Dynasties laid the groundwork and showed how winning should be done and really gave a lot to the WNBA insofar as history.
“The skill set and level these guys are at, to me, it’s not comparable.”
The Aces also recently moved into a new $40m practice facility.
Las Vegas has become a sporting hub in recent years as well.
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The city now has an NFL team, hosted the Super Bowl and a Formula One race.
And the Aces are perfectly placed to capitalize on the interest.