A’ja Wilson has been having a dream time at the moment. Owing to her impressive performance, Aces head coach Becky Hammon compared Wilson to Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Her sublime form not only earned her a record fourth WNBA MVP award, but she also led her team to a triumphant run this season. Well, that’s not all. There’s more. Averaging a whopping 28.5 points and 11.8 rebounds in the finals, Wilson surely deserved something more.
And in a recent development, the Aces star has added yet another feather to her already embellished crown. Wilson has been officially inducted into the South Carolina Letterman’s Association Hall of Fame. And in the moment of pride, she could not help but remember her parents’ role in shaping her up.
A’ja Wilson Gives An Emotional Shoutout To Her Parents
The University of South Carolina has bestowed Wilson with multiple honors. Back in 2021, Wilson had her statue erected outside the Colonial Life Arena. She also has her jersey on display in the rafters. Now, while receiving the latest honor from her alma mater, the Aces’ star gave a shoutout to all the close ones without whom she could not have imagined reaching such an elite status.
Thanking her parents, Wilson said, “You sacrificed, you cheered me on, and you kept me grounded throughout it all. This honor is for you as well.”
“This honor is for you as well.”
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An emotional A’ja Wilson thanks her parents as she gives her Hall of Fame speech!
She also has a shoutout for her “boyfriend” Bam 👀🏀@abc_columbia pic.twitter.com/a83S0bw020
Surely, this was an emotional moment during the speech. Meanwhile, on being asked about her future plans, the Aces’ star called herself ‘greedy’ and stated that she wants to keep playing for some more time. Now, coming back to Wilson’s knack of giving back the honors, she recently heaped praises on head coach Becky Hammon.
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Wilson is an all-around leader. Not only does she perform well, but she is also very protective of her team. Wilson recently clapped back at doubters following the Aces’ 2025 win. Similarly, while tons of praises were coming her way, the Aces’ star made sure that she gave back the full credit to head coach Hammon. After a disastrous start to the season, it was Hammon’s coaching tactics that made the Aces script a miraculous comeback.
“When you’re talking about a woman that pours into you, that sacrifices for you, that loves you for who you are, that’s that motherf***king Becky Hammon. d she believed in us when no one did. She brought us back to life. And I’m so appreciative of what you do and how you pour into each and every last one of us. We go nowhere without Becky Hammon,” said Wilson during their victory parade speech.
Well, with Wilson promising some more years of WNBA action left in her, fans will be utterly excited to see her soar. And with the champion duo of Hammon and Wilson likely to continue in the next season, fans cannot wait to see what comes next.