There’s no stopping A’ja Wilson this season. She has continued to dominate the WNBA landscape with her record-breaking performances lately. The Las Vegas Aces star, Wilson, just claimed her fourth MVP award, a feat no other player has achieved.
But there’s a secret sauce. There has been a special person behind all the hard work she’s been putting in on the court. Recently, Wilson openly credited her boyfriend, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, for sharpening her footwork and elevating her game.
A’ja Wilson Credits NBA Boyfriend Bam Adebayo For Success
While Bam is a superstar in himself, it’s hard to believe he had to guide Wilson, who’s already scaling all the heights in her legendary WNBA career. However, as she revealed, Adebayo’s subtle guidance has refined her movements, boosting both offense and defense.
She shared these insights during a heated playoff series against the Indiana Fever. All of this came when the Aces were preparing for a decisive Game 5 after the series was tied at 2-2. The Las Vegas superstar gave a much-needed credit to her love interest.
“I’m better this year because I had a front-row seat to one of the best in the game. His footwork is such an underrated part of his skill set,” Wilson said via ESPN.
A’ja Wilson on Bam Adebayo:⁰
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"I’m better this year because I had a front-row seat to one of the best in the game. His footwork is such an underrated part of his skill set."
She also mentioned that the two worked on it together.
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However, Wilson’s heartfelt shoutout to Adebayo came right in the thick of the playoffs. She spoke during Game 3 of the Aces-Fever semifinal, as reported by ESPN’s Holly Rowe. However, this quiet collaboration paid off handsomely. The couple, who went public earlier this year after rumors of a 2024 wedding, spent time honing her agility.
That work helped her average 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.6 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game in the regular season. She edged out finalists like Indiana’s Kelsey Mitchell and Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier for the MVP.
Bam Adebayo Addresses Emotions While Presenting MVP Trophy To A’ja Wilson
Adebayo’s role in the MVP ceremony ties perfectly into how their partnership boosts both careers. He opened up about the overwhelming feelings from that day during Miami’s media session on September 29. And just a week ago, Adebayo surprisingly presented Wilson with the MVP trophy.
The Heat center called it a “special moment for a special person.” He praised Wilson as “Mount Everest, the Mount Rushmore in their sport.” Adebayo emphasized the joy of honoring her greatness while she is still competing.
However, the courtside love goes both ways. Wilson flew across the country to celebrate Adebayo’s Olympic gold recognition following the Paris 2024 Games. She attends his games, and he shows up for hers when schedules align.