It started with laughter—but quickly turned into a moment no one expected.
After leading the Las Vegas Aces to another unforgettable season, A’ja Wilson sat down for what was supposed to be a heartfelt reflection on her career and legacy.
But just as she began to open up about what her journey meant to her, she suddenly started coughing—choking a little, as she later admitted, on “too much champagne.”
The room erupted in laughter, breaking the tension that had built up during her emotional speech.
“See, that’s what happens when you celebrate too hard,” Wilson joked, wiping tears of laughter from her eyes. “Champagne almost took me out before I could talk about my legacy!”
Once the laughter settled, the conversation turned deeply personal.
Wilson spoke about the challenges she’s faced as a Black woman in sports, the pressure of constant comparisons, and her desire to be remembered not just as a champion—but as someone who changed the game for the next generation.
“I want little girls to look at me and know they can be exactly who they are,” she said. “Not what people tell them they should be.”
Even with the lighthearted champagne mishap, the moment perfectly captured who A’ja Wilson is—powerful, genuine, and unapologetically herself.
It was a scene that reminded everyone why she’s more than just one of the WNBA’s greatest players—she’s a force shaping its future.
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