NaLyssa Smith’s 2025 WNBA season was eventful, to say the least. After starting the year with the Dallas Wings, many expected her to create a tandem with Paige Bueckers and have an amazing year. However, things didn’t quite work out, and the team traded her to the Las Vegas Aces mid-season. But the trade came as a blessing in disguise, as it allowed her to be a part of the eventual champions. And now, after being done with all the celebrations, she has finally revealed something about the Aces’ championship journey that seemed like an open secret to many.

The Las Vegas Aces may have swept the 2025 WNBA Finals, but their playoff run was anything but smooth. Riding a 16-game win streak, they were expected to steamroll the Seattle Storm, well, until the Storm pushed them to a tight Game 3 to

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