Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has sparked a gender war in the basketball world that could be quite entertaining. Wilson, a three-time MVP who dominated the league this past season, outshining all of the game’s celebrated players, including Caitlin Clark, has a range of skills that make her a candidate for the title of WNBA GOAT.
A’ja Wilson Says She Would Beat NY Knicks Guard Josh Hart In 1 v 1
Wilson’s confidence and swagger are part of what elevated her to a two-time champion and a recent recipient of a Nike signature shoe. However, her boldness also got her into some hot water on social media.
In a recent episode of the “Roommates” show with New York Knicks guards Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, Wilson claimed that she could beat Hart in a one-on-one game, with a predicted final score of 11-8.
“I would get the ball, and you would never get it back,” boasted Wilson. She then made a serious prediction of an 11-8 victory for herself. Hart seemed to acknowledge that Wilson was just stirring up some controversy, and they both laughed.
Josh Hart Says He Would Beat A’ja Wilson 11-2 In a 1 v 1
Hart countered with a score of 11-2 in his favor, which he later adjusted to 11-7 in his favor, sparking a playful debate between the two.
Brunson chimed in that he would “pay to see that” matchup. With the recent explosion of women’s basketball in the WNBA and college seasons, a showdown between A’ja Wilson and Hart would likely generate significant interest across streaming platforms, pay-per-view, and social media, appealing to fans of both genders.
Some Male Fans Attack A’ja Wilson For Saying She Could Beat Josh Hart In a 1 v 1
However, some male fans on social media immediately reacted negatively to Wilson’s claim of being able to defeat an established and accomplished NBA player like Hart. Some fans took her comments personally, feeling that she was undermining Hart’s role as a bench player while boosting her own status.
“She’d lose 11-0 w him only playing w his offhand,” one fan said.
“Josh hart would average 60 PPG on the Aces,” commented one X user.
“I really wish some NBA player would play a WNBA player 1v1, but like for real real. Just so they can stop gaslighting up this talk that they could compete with NBA players, let alone be better than them in a 1v1.”
Another X user chimed in: “She’d lose to Pacome Dadiet.“
Wilson did have a few defenders.
“Aja will cook him what are we talking about,” said one X user. To which another fan responded, “How can I bet on it? Josh rolls her easily.”
One Wilson fan mentioned, “she’d actually embarrass josh i’m not even joking.”
Meanwhile, another fan chauvinistically remarked, “Only a woman would say it ‘8-11’”
WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson vs Any NBA Player Would Be Big Money Streaming Event
Some fans are eager to see a matchup between Wilson and an NBA player to dispel what they believe is a misconception that she could compete with them.
“Let’s set it up and then when she gets embarrassed let’s never make these silly claims again,” said one fan.
“Don’t think Josh would even feel comfortable playing his max effort against her,” said another.
“The placating they’re forced to do for these female athletes to make them feel better it’s like when you have to let a child win so they don’t get upset/mad cause you’re an adult and know better. As if it’s not enough that the NBA subsidizes the WNBA”
Some male users’ smug and disrespectful comments have inspired others to root for Wilson if the matchup ever takes place.
“Love the boys but man i hope she wipes the floor clean with him,” one user said. This enthusiasm was met with a comment from another user who isn’t even in the NBA, saying, “I am beating aja 11-0.”
It’s clear that A’ja Wilson has stirred up strong emotions among some male fans, indicating that a potential matchup between her and an NBA player would spark a firestorm of opinions and attention on social media.
When Sabrina Ionescu performed well against Steph Curry in a three-point contest during NBA All-Star Week in early 2024, it was highly popular, despite shooting from different distances. A showdown between A’ja Wilson and Hart could be another exciting event that the WNBA needs.
