Patrick Beverley compares A’ja Wilson to Bill Russell on podcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:56 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Patrick Beverley, now playing in Europe, praised A’ja Wilson on his podcast, calling her the ‘Bill Russell of the WNBA’. He highlighted her four MVP awards and her dominance as a player. Beverley emphasized that Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are central to the WNBA's competitiveness. Wilson currently leads the league in scoring and blocks.
- •Patrick Beverley hosts the Pat Bev Show while playing for Boulazac Basket Dordogne.
- •Beverley cited A’ja Wilson's accomplishments, including three championships and four MVPs.
- •Wilson leads the WNBA in scoring with 26.1 points per game this season.
- •Beverley believes Wilson will win multiple championships, boosting the league's credibility.
- 11:56 AMYahoo Sports — Patrick Beverley calls A’ja Wilson the ‘Bill Russell of the WNBA’ in bold claim
"Patrick Beverley has made it clear who his favourite player in the WNBA is right now. Former NBA star Patrick Beverley is continuing his professional basketball career in Europe after leaving the NBA, signing to play overseas for Boulazac Basket Dordogne.
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