A'ja Wilson emotional in press conference after loss 🗣️ 'I just LOVE my teammates' | SportsCenter

On SportsCenter, the panel breaks down the New York Liberty's win over the Las Vegas Aces, taking the Aces down to .500 this WNBA season. Then, Aces HC Becky Hammon and star A'ja Wilson give an emotional press conference on the loss. Finally, Elle Duncan, Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike react to the game.
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[@jnova707]

Best player in the league and she makes no excuses. I love her heart and spirit. A'ja is an incredible teammate and competitor. Those tears are one of a fighter.

[@arlypaulmigueldamuy5221]

"Crocodile tears"?

[@Black____]

😂

[@itshiho]

With that much emotion over 1 regular season game no wonder these women can't deal with Clark getting that much attention from a business perspective 🤣🤣

[@Dragonboi-pm2yc]

She got claps by Clark

[@ogred6282]

She is amazing 👏, gotta support my south carolina native. Big blessing to her, she is the best.

[@fourthdownback6035]

She really is a special player. I wouldn’t be surprised if she had like 6 rings before she hung it up

[@smokenthacity]

2 down. 4 more to go!

[@miltonmoya5820]

S she's got ballers on the team bro come on

[@alananderson7903]

She ain't Jordan.

[@xclusivedivination6272]

She will have 10 rings. Bet on that

[@tb5928]

@@miltonmoya5820but she’s the best baller my boi .. hater 😂

[@1PhotoGeek]

The WNBA seriously needs to do something regarding the refs. They are horrible!

[@apriljean8285]

I mean just deplorable!

[@winspainking4984]

the should call it dramaNBA is more like a soap-opera than a sport

[@carladavis1473]

They are and always have been

[@carladavis1473]

​@winspainking4984 then don't watch.

[@KyndallNicolee]

Welcome to the W

[@BMoney_music27]

We love you A'ja! Thats leadership and the best player in the league. Has been for years!

[@filtrotp40]

A'ja has her head on straight. Be great for your team, not the media. For us fans, be great for your family, not social media.

[@gunnyo50]

It seems like the woman is going to go on a tear for the rest of the season including the Olympics. Her crying like that is only going to make her determined to win as much as possible.

[@193ksp]

She’s a racist

[@evilsimeon]

Maybe smile, not all the time, just once in a while.

[@jaymonster125]

The WNBA seems to be in its Detroit Pistons era with physical play and officiating. 😮

[@6citysaga]

No more like sparking up controversy For ESPN to talk about then bring up Caitlin Clark it’s media driven

[@Quandryification]

Definitely 90s NBA.

[@carladavis1473]

Naw, yall said it was jealousy. Real fans tried to tell you that this has been how it's been for several years now. They just tell physical. Anyone can get it.

[@jnrbshp]

They've been in this era for almost 15 years...that's why no one was watching

[@_M....]

that's how you know the leadership don't care about the league.

[@Ant-Tee]

It was crazy how that foul on Kelsey wasn’t called

[@Black____]

Wasn’t a foul

[@Ant-Tee]

@@Black____ you must be an idiot

[@itamahokosun5482]

@@Black____ Please shut up

[@c.manorboy]

@@Black____😂😂 wasn’t a foul?😂🤡

[@BXPOSSETV]

Flop

[@letzgo7631]

Now that’s a true leader

[@riseofalucard6556]

Crying after a loss 12 games into the season is not a leader. Save the tears for when the games matter

[@letzgo7631]

@@riseofalucard6556 games that matter???? She’s the Captain of the 2x defending champions ?? That was a tough loss to a great team. Every great team needs games/losses like these to keep them grounded imo.

[@riseofalucard6556]

@@letzgo7631 Yeah, games that matter, like in the playoffs when losing can get you sent home, that's when you let the tears fly because those games are actually important in case you didn't know. A 2x defending champion should understand this better than anyone, crying over a regular season loss not even half way through the season is silly.

[@intothefrayyo]

Yall better post more of players like A'ja that are doing great things 🫵 in the WNBA

[@TriniSoca-pg5hg]

Aja Wilson is not normal. This woman is a Wise Woman. A Mother, a Teacher and a Pillar. Amazing. I never heard her speak. I was so caught up on her gorgeous Looks. She is no scallywag, she is all Grown Woman.

[@s.k.o.e.2191]

She badd

[@ultralightbeing6080]

Thats cool. They 6-6.

[@spiderpimp33]

She doesn’t have any kids. FYI. Everything else is factual though.

[@TriniSoca-pg5hg]

@spiderpimp33 I didn't say she has kids. Did.t know of she did or didn't. I'm talking about Her personality and expression to her teammates. She Loves them as a Mother Loves Her Children. That's what I meant.

[@andrejohnson5928]

I was like huh?! Nobody better be pouding on my woman 😂​@@spiderpimp33

[@michaelkees7303]

"The best leader I've ever played with"- Kate Martin

[@marcdaddy33]

And they took her out of the starting lineup ever since. So the prize for KM starting was for her to shade CC. Notice how we aren't hearing any more stories of how much the Aces "love" KM?

[@michaelkees7303]

@marcdaddy33 Sorry for your tears, but we love Kate Martin. She gets solid minutes every game and will one day be a starter. She has already started in a game and did very well. No one is thinking about the Fever and their players. The Aces are a championship establishment that has always had their eye on Kate. Good vibes only!

[@McOofy]

I mean Kate Martin was the leader of the Iowa team...

[@michaelkees7303]

@coachchris424 This is about Kate Martin. Is anyone else allowed any attention? And you're the clown. Stop being mad at everyone because your favorite player is miserable and not performing up to the standard you set for her. Everything is good in Vegas.

[@BeenZooMusic]

@@marcdaddy33 You guys get all worked up when you think someone other than Clark is getting attention. Its strange!

[@omotayosatuyi252]

That Aj'a quote and press conference was beautiful

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

Aja impresses me more every day. I really respect this young lady. Like so many others this is my first season watching the WNBA. Aja Wilson jumped off the screen for me with her athleticism and level of play. Best player in the league bar none. Now that I have had a chance to see the person that she is I am even more impressed. Season is not even a quarter over yet. They will be there when it counts.

[@barry3bail1]

You new fans are learning so much. It's nice watching you people grow up little by little and learn about other players besides little Caitlin Clarke Auuuhh!!

[@KingKromah]

My favorite kind of person. Passion.

Wow, you're amazing!

[@ashtonchapman2613]

They need Chelsea gray

[@timmothylash3459]

Plum is not a1 she is a 2; Young is not a 1 she is a 2, They need Gray back and need to start looking for her replacement, a true 1

[@leenelson2299]

They still have 3 Olympians. Stop it.

[@Urehthefirst]

@@timmothylash3459exactly. With Gray, they’re unstoppable. While she’s out, they have no point guard. Aces been able to win without playing their bench like that for years, Gray’s injury and Young not being a 100, is affecting them. If they had a solid backup PG, it would be less losses. But ultimately, Aces defense is horrible this year.

[@ghsense2626]

But I thought y'all said A'ja best in the league but she needs someone to come save her hahaha

[@ashtonchapman2613]

@@ghsense2626 they don’t have a point guard getting the ball to the best players. Plum is not a distributor like Gray.

[@user-em5zc7dp1n]

I want 4 more teams..i want the season extended to 60 regular season games..i want less back to backs,but i want a game on everyday..i want more coverage in terms of time slots

[@CSIme]

They are getting 2 starting 2025

[@waterrat6915]

"We know you do Aja; I love you guys out there in Vegas!!! They just don't make em like you Aja. Your inclusion, your spark, that laugh. Anyone would be lucky to be alongside you. People need be taking notes in this WNBA. Aja the real deal

[@Juan_nicolas4]

A’ja is the best and cares so much about this game. Respect ✊🏽🫶🏼

[@700lordful]

Powerful! Keep working ladies! Love to Aja!

[@Moinfinite0]

These highlights are fire

[@jadenlewis6250]

I love her. But I wish this network centered her when she is dropping 30 night in and night out not in tears after a loss. ESPN needs to be better

[@chantymichelle]

Facts

[@justinhines9644]

I love seeing them care so much in the regular season

[@Christopher_J]

She not crying because she loves her teammates which of course she does. She is crying because the team are going through a hard time and couldn't help but to express her frustration through the tears. Not judging but it is what it is!

[@itamahokosun5482]

The Aces are getting older, which means their defence is getting worse, Chelsea Gray has been injured for a while and also some players have gotten a bit worse, add that up together and this is what you get

[@TwanVRr39O]

Finally speaking bout the elite teams compared to the rookie ones

[@lorenzotheman1]

it will ae alright for this aces team. they are trying to do a three peat and that hasn't been done here in the w since the old houston comets days. liberty has won like 9 games straight and just last week beat the undefeated sun.

[@TheAFCPodcast]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@elconquistador5095]

Ajá is like Jordan..they hate losing..

[@Cuba-mn1xv]

So he didnt lose in the 80’s and 00’s?

[@TriniSoca-pg5hg]

He hates losing and not losing are 2 different things. KOBE SHOULD BE Mentioned just as equally as Jordan when it comes to hate losing.

[@mrmann996]

her game is sweet

[@bryonstevenson1084]

​@@Cuba-mn1xvtell me you're an idiot without telling me you're an idiot😂😂😂

[@rvckyym]

@@marcdaddy33right reading is fundamental 😂

[@AndreP1524]

This the soon to be 🐐 showing emotion and showing what a true leader is

[@sethhoward9300]

By crying over the 12th game of the season?

[@mr198221]

Liberty fan, but I love her! The Steely Dan song as well😢

[@aerusjokaire5292]

It's okay, Aces. When Chelsea comes back, it'll be back to business as usual.

[@slimm7848]

Tim Tebow Florida Gator moment. Aja bout to go crazy 😂😂😂

[@mayaedwards31]

😂😂😂 u already kno finna walk through ppl now

[@BossofBosses111]

Shes already going crazy. She's been a monster the entire season

[@LilMettiHo3]

That liberty team is stacked also

[@donniedavis6163]

That's a team with 4 Olympians on it. If there were 4 of the dream team on one team they would've went undefeated

[@marcdaddy33]

BINGO.

[@tysmith2138]

Well there were 4 Olympians on the Lakers at one time and they barely won there division! Kobe, Shaq, Malone, Payton! :(

[@apriljean8285]

Not in the W.

[@williamsanders9017]

That lakers team did play in the finals. By the way malone and payton were past their prime.

[@tysmith2138]

@@coachchris424 They were tied for the conference with the Kings! And played them for the top spot in the last game! But they underachieved with 4 hall of famers! Putting a team of allstars together doesn't mean you will have success!

[@Riggpoppa]

The kind of teammate you'd run through a wall for.

[@kennycooper294]

I have no idea whats up with the aces, they are losing more than last season. gray cant mean that much to them

[@chantymichelle]

And she does

[@Elwood5791]

T.O. Loves this, that’s my quarterback 😢😢😢

[@thamoneyent]

So cc losing all them games make since with that schedule now cuz the aces are a better team and struggling and cc was double team most games i love aja for keeping 100 she is the best still the standard

[@johnlinks]

It's hard to be champs all of the time

[@merichamasta1763]

A'Ja Leader! ❤

[@jordanderson70]

This girl is something special! Caitlin Clark has brought a lot of attention to the WNBA... but I started taking notice of A'ja in 2020 (and started being a WNBA regular because of her)... She is an absolute bucket... Can't wait to see what she can do with this team... Threepeating in any sport is the hardest thing to accomplish IMO. This is just another mountain to climb... Now go get that 3peat and separate yourselves

[@ad7711x]

Despite being dominant last year they still went 2-2 versus the Liberty.

[@markalanjacobson]

I think what's most hard for her is losing. Let's be honest. Yes a few bad calls, but NY just outplayed them.

[@endtimes3622]

İts difficult guys😢 hope for the best✌🏽

[@itsvictoroyedeji]

Liberty might take it all this year. They are definetly on a mission!

[@eddievangundy4510]

They brought in all stars from all around the league to build a superteam. To heck with them.

[@rosby]

Thank the refs. KP almost lost her head.

[@marcdaddy33]

The Sun has entered the chat. Lynx and Storm say hello.

[@deandremontez8390]

They might

[@deandremontez8390]

They might

[@CapPointer2.0]

The Support 🔥🔥

[@trulyisrael4913]

I like the new added addition to ESPN THE W Yes keep this❤

[@_M....]

Tbh Plum wa the one who hooked and trapped Laney's arm. Good no call.

[@Kenken163]

They need to get their defense together. Idk what they’ve been doing but it looks real obvious during games that’s not strength because they know how to score.

[@chantymichelle]

They need another scorer and their defense has been lacking at times. When your missing people from your team that really helps carry your team. It shows in a enormous way! Chelsea and Candace

[@busyblake]

You can’t talk about the W without mentioning Caitlin Clark, so I did the honors.

[@mwanhenry1734]

SHE'S GORGEOUS.....AJA❤❤❤

[@lilgreghill1234]

she wouldn't want u old man 😂

[@mcronn1002]

If jones keeps getting numbers/ points like this .!! Give the Liberty the 🏆 now. Wilson/ Aces you have won back to back WNBA championships we knew some teams would come for you this season and it’s Stewart/ Liberty-Donner-sun .!!

[@ebonyjackson5777]

Love her ❤ and this team.. they will get it together.

[@bencromwell707]

Aja in a word #Iconic #Player

[@deronharris9844]

I love to see pro athletes show that kind of emotions to the game...Get it Ms Wilson. JJ is growing into a monster ❤

[@daR2daO2daZ]

A'ja carrying the squad Wants the team to be legendary Gets totally embarrassed in front of her peeps and still throws herself under the bus instead of her teammates Just tremendous character and leadership Who wouldn't want their kid to look up to and emulate A'ja Wilson?

[@nserekoraymond8593]

Thanks for the fair coverage of WNBA.

[@oicsaywhat]

Yeah I agree that was so obvious the ref was right there on the play. This was a great game two best teams going at it. New York is playing great team ball right now and peaking right now , Aces are in a slump right now but they will pick it .

[@drayton3032]

What great leadership ❤🎉🎉

[@letsgobrandon1906]

Number 35 with the dreads has a nice jumper. Looks like an NBA shot. Gotta keep my eyes on the stronger WNBA players. Their game looks way better

[@servantmonarch1532]

That 35 She's a former MVP in the W

[@Jaba207]

Aja Wilson? Another female baller NO ONE would have ever heard of, if not for Caitlin Clark.

[@user-iy7hs7ud3n]

shes only been the best player in the league for the last 4 years, just say you havent heard of her.

[@DukesVerrill]

go 1 video w/o mentioning her challenge.....IMPOSSIBLE

[@goldie627]

Everything is not about Caitlyn Jenner twin!

[@PSUJerseyGirl]

This is the Kaitlin Klark Kult talking

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Bless her heart....

[@JimannSmith]

Wnba is really getting the attention it deserves

[@kimchi2780]

Its only getting attention because these girls are hating on each other constantly and ESPN posts more highlights of random WNBA games than the Stanley Cup.

[@BrutallyHonestDave]

Crying at 6-5. Too emotional bro relax, take a breather

[@singloc3021]

The Aces have nothing to be ashamed about. They are back to back champions. For them to three-peat (which is hard for any sport), would be amazing. I'm a Liberty fan and I hope it's our time. NY has never won a championship and we are one of the original 4 WNBA teams.

[@nathanielromero685]

I would pay to see plum & Clark playing on the same team!! Imagine the ratings!

[@daj_leo4417]

I’m looking forward to reading the wnba’s annual report for this recent season.

[@MistaKlutch]

And with that, I'm a fan of A'ja Wilson.

[@aaronfleming4176]

Let's Go Aces

[@Mgsa14]

I didn’t think I was gonna ever see the Lonzo ball jump shot again but I was wrong

[@msamarteifioa6593]

This is a leader!!!!! I love her

[@bertog1217]

I love listening to Andraya Carter. She really breaks down in detail. She really knows what she's talking about. Chiney Ogwumike is good, too.

[@user-pw8ny8ks7k]

Carter is literally special ed

[@kingroyale7110]

🐐 status

[@kirkmo1666]

A'ja, an amazing soul. Lord bless WNBA with more amazing souls! This league is full of and up and coming awesome players. But Lord on this stage we need amazing Souls. 🙏🏽

[@creig1987]

Tough times.. get tough.. it comes with bein a champion..

[@desmondmadden6433]

They need Candace Parker back or a counterpart in the paint with aja Wilson

[@ChooseJoy7]

If you haven't watched the WNBA before it's simply because you didn't care to watch these ladies. They been doing their thing for years. The physicality has always been there too because it's real competition like any other sport.

[@turd-ferguson-the-third]

How does Caitlyn Clark fit into all of this?

[@bigghenn]

Aja Aces Nation rollin' wit ya girl!!United🔥🔥

[@andrejohnson5928]

For the love of the game. Couldn't have more admiration for her. Wnba has failed her.they have zero marketing sense

[@apriljean8285]

They need to get these press conferences together! 😡

[@LyJuanSmith]

What do you mean by that?

[@lazndora2026]

??

[@BobbyAnderson-ho2cz]

Keep pushing Aja.Ypu got it.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Jay-ry2nk]

There's no crying in baseball

[@Aaron-gf7mo]

“Next Man up”….how?

[@10000liverpool]

Bro WNBA is getting annoying asf

[@goddy510]

Jon Jones shoots the 3 like Embiid.😂 I love it

[@AliFrankTheTank]

MVP

[@MUDCATS252]

Must be on her cycle 😅. You know ladies are more emotional around that time

[@GordooRP]

Yes. You paid attention in school.

[@underw6terr]

good basketball!

[@davidjohnson3143]

I have yet seen Caitlyn Clark cry after a loss..... Amazing

[@Davelove.]

Because she is not use to losing big games. Jordan almost cried when talking about how hard he was on his teammates so he told them to stop recording. So is Jordan a weak cry baby? Jordan also said people wouldn't understand me where I'm coming from because most of them never won anything . That's a mic drop. A'ja Wilson is use to winning period. 2 time back 2 back championship and expected to win this year,and you are losing games to teams you shouldn't lose to. As long as Clark hit 3's and score 20pts,her fans are happy. A'ja on the other hand,is expected to crush teams. It's not happening so she's emotional just like everyone that's use to winning.

[@davidjohnson3143]

@@Davelove. So losing 2 national championship games don't count?? Caitlin is just very mature for her age which is another thing that garners her fans... Take notes ladies

[@Davelove.]

@davidjohnson3143 ,CC fans don't care if she win against tough teams. All they care about is that she shoot 3's and large numbers. A'ja Wilson is expect to win. It's a big difference. A'ja Wilson has scored 20pts or more for 12 straight games. That's new WNBA record but it means absolutely nothing to her. She scored 54pts with ease and was injured and said it meant nothing if we don't win. Let that sink in. Her expectations are be 3 peat champ but it's not looking that way. No WNBA team have ever 3 peated. She's trying to be the first so the pressure is on. Crying is expected with those high expectations.

[@Davelove.]

@davidjohnson3143 ,of course she's mature and don't cry,she use to losing. Like Jordan said,those that are not mad nor emotional when they lose never won anything. Jordan spoke truth. A'ja Wilson scored 54pts with ease and she was injured. She recently broke a record for scoring 20pts or more for 12 straight games and she said that means nothing if we don't win. Her mindset is different. Wins matter,not high scoring. That came from Jordan,Bird,Johnson,Kobe,Magic, and Le Bron. All the greats agree,if you not winning games,you just scoring for yourself and it doesn't mean nothing at all.

[@davidjohnson3143]

@@Davelove. If you are a true AW fan you wouldn't care if she wins or loses a basketball ball game. You like aja Wilson for who she is. Caitlin Clark has fans like that, Angel Reese has fans like that.... Cameron brink has fans like that. If you are a Jordan fan because he won 6 championships, then you are not a true Jordan fan. Let me say this, if you make it to the championship game 2 years in a row you have to win alot. To break the scoring record in college you have to know how to play. To do it at Iowa (not UConn, Tennessee, South Carolina) is insane. Let's see what Iowa does without Caitlin then we can compare that to what LSU does without Angel. UConn has done well without Diana and Maya Moore. I blame the fake aja Wilson fans pressuring her to win a 3 peat to the point she is crying after a regular season game loss. The season just started!!

[@klewlessss]

Aja is a MONSTER. Aces need Gray back

[@SupaLightskin22]

Crying over a regular season game is kind of weird. lol

[@Necrobutcher82]

"There is no crying in basketball." Tom Hanks

[@carladavis1473]

Adding Tom hanks name would be inaccurate.

[@dirtyredd448]

*baseball

[@Shhhhhhh25]

Imagine her nd Clark on the same team

[@user-pw8ny8ks7k]

Keep that manly hater away from caitlin 💀

[@londonstackhouse4145]

Aja 🦁♌ happy Birthday 🎈🎂 Beautiful queen 👑

[@colpul2103]

Anytime Stewie and A'ja are on the court together it is must watch TV. I do not care about records, standings, stats. These are two future HoF'ers making their GOAT cases head to head in their PRIME. Her and Her.

[@Guns_and_Butter]

Maya Moore was better…

[@lvpradagucci5539]

I wanna see catlin clark 😂😂😂😂

[@S1I2D]

They wouldn't give her the ball, and they looked disorganized as a team. Fire the coach! 😮

[@TRINIFLASHAJSOLDIE9231-lj7fb]

A’ja we still have along way to you having a typical championship winning hangover well not you your teammates we still have a whole second half after all star and Olympic Aces will be back in the playoffs come September and October I guarantee it