On Wednesday, after A’ja Wilson broke the WNBA single-season scoring record, her teammate, Alysha Clark, could barely keep it together as she spoke about who Wilson is as a person.
Wilson’s impressive performance caught the attention of notable figures such as Tom Brady and LeBron James. Brady, James, and even Bam Adebayo tweeted about how special A’ja is and how deserving she is of the WNBA MVP title. However, it was Clark’s emotional comments during an Aces postgame press conference that stood out.
When asked about what makes A’ja a great teammate off the court, Alysha fought back tears as she replied. Here is a snippet of her heartfelt statement shared with the media:
“Kelsey Plum mentioned it the other night, she’s an extraordinary human being… I’ve been around many exceptional players, and one thing that stands out when I think of the post players is that selflessness. Yes, she is a superstar, but her humility shines through when you are in her presence.”
“She creates a welcoming atmosphere, making everyone feel valued and heard… what often goes unnoticed is her humility. Despite the expectations placed on her, she shows up every day with a smile on her face…”
“The responsibility is immense, but she consistently shows up and supports those around her. People may not realize how remarkable it is for a person, the franchise player, the superstar, the leader, to demonstrate this level of dedication…”
Truly A’One.@alysha_clark on @_ajawilson22 as a teammate. pic.twitter.com/3BoeqtD8Xj
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) September 12, 2024
Following her emotional tribute to A’ja, Alysha took to Twitter to express her belief that the MVP frontrunner deserves acknowledgment and appreciation now.
She deserves her flowers now. Not later. What’s she’s doing is special…and what makes it even better is SHE is special. I love you big big @_ajawilson22💜 https://t.co/YMjoASzHhv
— Alysha Clark (@Alysha_Clark) September 12, 2024
