Mai Yamamoto calls joining the WNBA a dream turned reality

Las Vegas celebrates Money Moto on her October 23 birthday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

"Joining the WNBA was a dream of mine, so it feels like it has really become my reality and I love that." — Mai Yamamoto Via @LVAces on X

What happened: Mai Yamamoto stated that joining the league fulfilled a longtime goal and has now become her everyday reality with the Las Vegas Aces.

Why it matters: The guard, hailed as a national treasure during the World Cup, continues building her profile in Las Vegas after the franchise captured the 2025 WNBA championship.

What to watch: Las Vegas and Yamamoto now turn toward offseason preparations ahead of the upcoming 2027 WNBA season.

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@LVAces 2026-10-23T19:29:46.387666+00:00

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