A’ja Wilson embraces GOAT status in candid interview
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:38 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
A’ja Wilson, star center for the Las Vegas Aces, declared herself the greatest of all time during a recent interview with Malika Andrews. Known for her modesty in the past, Wilson affirmed her status, stating, 'I’ve been a GOAT since 96.' With four MVP awards and three WNBA Championships in four years, Wilson's achievements bolster her claim. While some question her longevity at age 29, her ongoing performance strengthens her legacy. Wilson remains driven to achieve even more in her career.
- •Wilson has four MVP awards and three championships.
- •She achieved the first sweep of major awards in a single season.
- •At 29, she faces questions regarding career longevity.
- •Wilson aims for a fifth MVP and fourth championship.
- •She openly embraces her legacy and strives for more success.
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — A’ja Wilson Humbly Dismisses GOAT Shouts: “I Just Wouldn’t Imagine My Name Being on It at This Point of My Career”
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — “Been The Goat Since 96”: A’ja Wilson Makes Stance Clear on Being Considered Greatest WNBA Player Of All Time
"In modern WNBA history, Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson is considered to be the greatest player of her generation. But in recent times, the women’s basketball world has even stretched this to Wilson being the greatest of all time, especially because of her recent success.
"A’ja Wilson has always been part of the conversation about the greatest players to ever play in the WNBA. The Las Vegas Aces superstar has spent much of her career being modest enough to deflect that title rather than claim it.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 4:38 AMA’ja Wilson Humbly Dismisses GOAT Shouts: “I Just Wouldn’t Imagine My Name Being on It at This Point of My Career”
In modern WNBA history, Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson is considered to be the greatest player of her generation. But in recent times, the women’s basketball world has even stretched this to Wilson being the greatest of all time, especially because of her recent success.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:23 AM“Been The Goat Since 96”: A’ja Wilson Makes Stance Clear on Being Considered Greatest WNBA Player Of All Time
A’ja Wilson has always been part of the conversation about the greatest players to ever play in the WNBA. The Las Vegas Aces superstar has spent much of her career being modest enough to deflect that title rather than claim it.
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