For the first time since she joined the Indiana Fever, former Las Vegas Aces star Sydney Colson received an emotional response as she returned to Sin City. On Sunday, the Aces turned it on in the fourth quarter to secure a comeback victory against Colson and the Fever.
During her time in Vegas, Colson won two WNBA titles (in 2022 and 2023). She got to watch a tribute video the Aces put together in her honor before the game as her current and former teammates gathered around to watch her best moments.
‘Why They Have To Break Up The Family’: Las Vegas Aces Fans React to Sydney Colson’s Return
Colson received an emotional response from the fans as she returned to Vegas for the first time since her departure. They also saw her reaction to the video, with tears welling up in her eyes. That, too, made the moment even more meaningful.
They traded away the energy
— Max Julien ‼️ (@jhigh__) June 23, 2025
“They traded away the energy,” one fan claimed. Colson was known for her energy and leadership with the Aces, including a viral moment from the 2023 Finals, where she mocked New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu after a Las Vegas victory.
“It was just the disrespect that was brewing within me, the feeling of disrespect, we said don’t worry about it. W got something,” Colson explained to a reporter following the incident.
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“Face of the league getting her flowers,” another fan boldly claimed. With the recent drama surrounding the Fever, Colson, as well as Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, have all become some of the most recognizable figures in the WNBA.
All smiles as Syd Colson reunites with former teammates Jackie Young and Kierstan Bell before ESPN action 🤝
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Before the Aces introduced the package they had made for their former player, Colson was grinning as she reconnected with former teammates Jackie Young and Kierstan Bell. All three were teammates during their championship run.
“I miss them all together. Why they break up the family?” one fan wrote in response to the moment.
Ultimately, Colson’s return was unsuccessful. The Fever suffered an 89-81 loss to Vegas. The Indiana guard played 15 minutes and did not record a point, although the memory from Sunday will surely live on.
