If there’s one thing A’ja Wilson hates, it’s having to remind people of her greatness. But apparently, 2024 came with a memo she didn’t approve of: “Revalidate Your Superstar Status – Again.” The reigning MVP of the Las Vegas Aces made it clear that being doubted wasn’t on her vision board this season. Yet, amid an influx of fresh-faced WNBA talents and louder-than-ever chatter from critics, Wilson had to suit up and show out all over again. Spoiler alert: she did, and she broke history in the process.
In a candid and hilariously sharp appearance on Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart’s Roommates Show, Wilson didn’t hold back about the rollercoaster of a season she endured. “It was aggravating. I’m not gonna lie,” she admitted, her voice carrying that undeniable “I’ll show you better than I can tell you” energy. “You feel like you have to reprove yourself.” Imagine telling a two-time MVP, WNBA champion, and defensive powerhouse to remind people she’s elite—it’s like asking Beyoncé to re-audition for Destiny’s Child. The audacity!
Wilson confessed that early in the season, around Game 10, she hit her breaking point with the naysayers. “I was like, ‘I’m not about to waste my energy giving it to people that are literally draining it from me,’” she said. Translation: keep the drama, she’s booked and busy. Once she flipped the mental switch and decided to do things her way, the game transformed from frustrating to fun. And when A’ja Wilson is having fun? You’re in trouble.
The Records That Broke Along the Way
Oh, you thought proving herself meant just showing up? Nah, Wilson redefined what domination looks like in the WNBA. By the end of the season, she became the league’s first player to drop over 1,000 points in a single campaign (1,021, for the record books). She didn’t stop there, snagging a whopping 451 rebounds—yet another WNBA record. Jewell Loyd might’ve held the single-season scoring record for a minute, but Wilson said, “Thanks, I’ll take that now.”
To top it off, she led the Aces to the playoffs as a No. 4 seed, which, by the way, was probably the most low-key thing she accomplished all year. Oh, and did we mention she was voted the second unanimous MVP in WNBA history? Yeah, the “I’m the best” crown wasn’t just handed to her—she earned it, dunking on doubt and stats alike.
A League on the Rise, But Don’t Forget the Queen
Wilson also praised the WNBA’s growth this year, saying the league made a massive leap rather than the usual incremental progress. “We’re in the season of women’s basketball,” she declared, with the confidence of someone who knows she’s carrying the torch for that movement.
But as much as she appreciates the league’s growth, the emergence of new talent came with an unwanted side effect: questions about her position as the league’s top dog. Wilson’s response? A definitive mic drop. If you didn’t know who A’ja Wilson was before 2024, you absolutely do now—because she made sure to stamp her name in bold letters across the history books.
Moral of the Story? Doubt A’ja Wilson at Your Own Risk.
So, what did we learn this season? That challenging A’ja Wilson is a bad idea, for one. She’ll not only prove you wrong—she’ll obliterate records while doing it. Her message to fans, critics, and those wide-eyed rookies looking to dethrone her? “Until further notice, I’m the best player in the league.”
In the words of the great philosopher Beyoncé, “Bow down.”
