Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson didn’t hold back her feelings on Instagram when her former teammate, Alisha Gray, turned 30 in style. The Atlanta Dream shooting guard celebrated the big 3-0, but it wasn’t just any ordinary day—cue her boyfriend Trevor, a school psychologist with a knack for melting hearts. Trevor posted a swoon-worthy tribute filled with couple goals photos and a love-soaked note:
“I hope you felt special, beautiful, and loved on your day, one day isn’t enough to celebrate you! Happy birthday Lish, I love you! ❤️”
Enter A’ja Wilson, armed with the ultimate weapon of a comment: “Cuties 🤍.” Short, sweet, and powerful enough to send fans into a collective “aww” spiral.
But let’s not forget, Alisha Gray isn’t just basking in love and birthday cake—she’s also sitting pretty with career earnings totaling $880,688. That’s right, folks, this baller has been securing bags long before it was trendy to say “secure the bag.” Her current Atlanta Dream contract dishes out an annual $164,800, making her one of the WNBA’s most dependable stars.
A Birthday, Bonuses, and Brilliance
Gray, who’s gearing up for her eighth season, has built quite the resume. Flashback to the 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend, where she didn’t just show up—she showed out. Competing in both the Three-Point Contest and Skills Challenge, Gray became the ultimate double-dipper, scooping up $110,000 in bonuses faster than fans could refresh their Twitter feeds.
And who was her loudest cheerleader? None other than A’ja Wilson. The reigning WNBA MVP hit X (formerly Twitter) with her unfiltered excitement:
“LETS F**KING GO LISH!!! GET THAT BAG!!!”
If you thought that was the end of Wilson’s Twitter fingers, think again. After Alisha pocketed her bonus cash, A’ja humorously declared her dining-out expenses officially covered:
“I’m so happy for Lish man OMG! I’m not paying for another dinner my friend a shootah.”
From Teammates to Forever Cheerleaders
For those who don’t know, Gray and Wilson go way back—college days to be exact. The dynamic duo teamed up at USC after Gray transferred from North Carolina, leading the Trojans to a 2017 NCAA championship under the legendary Dawn Staley. That bond has clearly stood the test of time, turning into a sisterhood that thrives on love, laughter, and light-hearted jabs.
The Internet Reacts
As soon as Wilson’s “cuties” comment hit Instagram, fans flooded the post with reactions that ranged from “OMG, this is so pure!” to “Where do I find a squad like this?” Meanwhile, Trevor’s heartfelt post has now become the unofficial benchmark for boyfriends everywhere. Step it up, fellas—this man just raised the bar.
What’s Next for Lish and A’ja?
As the 2025 WNBA season looms, fans can’t wait to see what’s in store for Gray and Wilson. Gray will be looking to cement her place as one of the league’s top shooting guards, while Wilson, fresh off another MVP season, continues her quest to dominate the WNBA.
One thing’s for sure: whether it’s on the court or in the comments, A’ja Wilson and Alisha Gray will keep delivering the feels—and the laughs. Stay tuned, because these two always find a way to make headlines, even with just one word.