The 2025 championship was a prize for the Aces’ players’ hard work and resilience. Regular season and Finals MVP A’ja Wilson is still reaping the fruits of her current success, and she deserves the same. She not only encouraged the side, she led from the front to claim the accolades.
Now enjoying the success, the seven-time All-Star attended the college HOF event and the championship parade. Even Wilson’s game-worn jersey headlines Meigray auction. Recently, she was on the Jennifer Hudson show where she talked bout the 2025 championship, celebrations after that, and her love interest – Bam Adebayo.
A’ja Wilson Opens Up On Support From Bam Adebayo
After listening to the three-time WNBA champion reflecting on the rugged and challenging 2025 Championship run, the host of the show asked her a question about Bam Adebayo’s off-court support, as Wilson mentioned his name in her College Basketball HOF speech.
“He’s a gem. He’s a star, obviously, in his own world, but when it comes to us, like, he’s always showing up. His unwavering support, I mean, he was flying in and out of town. Um, and he always constantly shows up for me. And I’m just grateful to have a partner that is just along with the ride,” Wilson said.
The former South Carolina star also mentioned that the NBA forward encouraged her when she felt down and added that the love from him is gentle and kind, allowing her to be a little girl – ‘A’ja Wilson.
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Adebayo remains one of the strong building blocks for the WNBA superstar. After winning the 2025 title, cameras caught A’ja Wilson’s tearful hug with Adebayo, where she muttered words, “Thank you for believing in me, baby,” which highlights the NBA’s three-time All-Star’s connection and involvement in her development.
While the Aces’ star opened her heart out, Adebayo also had the nicest words for Wilson.
Bam Adebayo Expresses Deep Admiration For A’ja Wilson’s Success
The Miami Heat star had been to most of the Aces games, showing support for the superstar forward. He was present for the ‘possible’ title-clinching match, where he saw Wilson lift the Finals MVP title also. While the player returned to join his Heat team, an interviewer asked him about the WNBA star’s success.
“That’s the thing about shared success. You’re blessed to see somebody have that much success, somebody who they compare to Bill Russell, and you talk about how much greatness that they have,” Adebayo said.
Bam Adebayo on seeing A’ja Wilson win the WNBA Championship
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“That’s the thing about shared success. You’re blessed to see somebody have that much success, somebody who they compare to Bill Russell and you talk about how much greatness that they have”
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The 28-year-old NBA forward referred to an incredible feat his girlfriend achieved with the recent title run, as there are only two players in the NBA and WNBA combined – Bill Russell and Wilson- to win three MVPs and three championships in four years.