WATCH: Aces Coach Becky Hammon’s Appreciation for A’ja Wilson Turns Hilariously Wrong During Post-Game Interview

The Las Vegas Aces secured a convincing win over the Atlanta Dream, with A’ja Wilson shining as the standout player of the night. While the Aces celebrated their victory, the mood shifted during the post-game press conference.

However, what caught everyone’s attention after the game was not just Wilson’s exceptional performance on the court but a surprising and amusing twist during the post-game interview with the head coach.

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Becky Hammon’s appreciation for A’ja Wilson takes a hilarious turn

As the Aces’ Coach Becky Hammon praised Wilson’s impact and defensive skills, things took a comical turn when Wilson responded to a reporter’s question about her shot blocks with a witty remark, causing laughter from both her coach and herself.

It all began when Hammon was discussing Wilson’s impact, mentioning, “You know, she got her hands on a lot of balls, blocked a lot of shots.” To which Wilson quickly replied sarcastically, “You know how I do,” before both burst into laughter.

Although the awkward moment didn’t initially gain public attention, it went viral after a few hours as the video was widely shared across platforms.

A video clip of the incident, shared by Wilson on her social media, highlighted the team’s humor and camaraderie, adding to the lighthearted nature of the moment.

While the interview incident brought a fun touch to the post-game proceedings, Wilson’s performance on the court that night was exceptional. With 33 points, she once again showcased her leadership as a top scorer, achieving her seventh game with over 30 points.

Furthermore, Wilson’s impressive 18 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 3 steals demonstrated her versatility and impact in various aspects of the game, contributing significantly to the Aces’ victory.

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A’ja Wilson adds a cheeky caption

Fans couldn’t stop raving about the video, especially after Wilson retweeted it with a cheeky caption. Taking to her official Twitter account, A’ja wrote, “Gotta love some good D…efense.”

As the video gained more attention, her followers flooded the comment section with excitement, causing it to go viral with over half a million views within hours of her repost.

In addition to her stellar performance against the Dream, Wilson achieved another milestone by becoming Las Vegas’ all-time leading scorer and climbing the ranks in the league’s all-time leaders’ list for steals.

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