A’ja Wilson, the dynamic force of the WNBA, is not only reaching new heights but also propelling women’s basketball into an era of unprecedented popularity. Wilson, a two-time MVP and the all-time leading scorer for the Las Vegas Aces set to take the stage for the second time at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, graces the cover of MARIE CLAIRE’s July 2024 ‘Women in Sports’ Issue.
“When people ask me what I do and why, it’s like I’m not just living for myself, but for generations before me.”
“I try to make sure I’m the vet that I didn’t really have. The guidance is needed, particularly now, because there’s so much noise.”
“It’s very hard being a Black woman because sometimes people just don’t want you. And it’s okay because at the end of the day, I have people that do want me, who are investing in me, partnerships that are wanting me to grow and are allowing me to be me.”
[Photo Credit: Chrisean Rose/Marie Claire Magazine]
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