A’ja Wilson On Chasing Greatness, LeBron Retirement Talk, WNBA GOATs & More | EP 13

WNBA Champion & Two-Time MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces joins Paul George and his co-hosts Jackie Long and Dallas Rutherford to discuss when the WNBA first became a reality for her. A’ja explains why she decided to attend the University of South Carolina, what her relationship with Dawn Staley is like, and how much it means to have a statue of herself on campus. We find out which of A’ja’s accolades means the most to her and why she’s striving to become one of the GOATs in the WNBA. Then A’ja and PG break down the rumors of LeBron James’ retirement, why Carmelo Anthony was a walking bucket, and why the media continues to underrate Nikola Jokic. Finally, PG and A’ja draft their Starting Five WNBA GOATs team. #ajawilson #paulgeorge #nbaplayoffs #nbapodcast #wnba #lasvegasaces
0:00 - Intro
4:52 - Early Hoop Dreams and the Players that Inspired A’ja
9:30 - Playing for South Carolina and Dawn Staley
12:11 - First WNBA Championship and Chasing GOAT Status
20:55 - Las Vegas Aces Ring Ceremony
26:13 - Carmelo’s Retirement, Next Wave of WNBA Stars, and LeBron Rumors
35:14 - Brittney Griner is Back and Nikola Jokic vs the Media
47:33 - Are the Las Vegas Aces a Superteam?
51:23 - Starting Five Draft: WNBA GOATs
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[@Tomminz]

PG! This podcast is great man. You’re great at talking hoops and about the game with others. Can’t wait to see your guests in the future.

[@RicardoGarcia-li7bw]

Imagine being 26 and having your own statue 🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@youngdai9094]

Shes only 26 wtf im 22 thought she was wayy older … probably cause she so damn good🤣

[@DB-jn8li]

Actually she got that statue in 2020 she was 24

[@Takbiirallahakbar]

Most people wouldn’t even know who tf the statue is come on …..

[@FortyAndretti1]

Dumb flex!!! 😂💪🏾💪🏾💯✊🏾

[@marcus.6487]

@@Takbiirallahakbarstill dont chanj tha fact dat she got dat muhfucka tho ✌🏿😆

[@randalljones849]

To hear her talk about how her grandparents couldn't even step foot on the campus and now she has a statue was powerful she is super grounded great episode!

[@seventhcompactor1505]

Still. She doesn't deserve a statue. She didn't do anything relevant

[@beema2404]

@@seventhcompactor1505 she was on the team that brought home South Carolina’s first NCAA Championship. She was the MOP of that game and won SEC POY 3x in a row. She’s the leading scorer in USC women’s basketball history. She swept all of the awards in 2018. All of this can be found with a simple google search. Furthermore, the ppl that PAID for the statue deemed her worthy. The University of South Carolina deemed her worthy. Who tf are you to say otherwise? Sounds like hate disguised as an “opinion”.

[@seventhcompactor1505]

@@beema2404 Women’s basketball ??? Such nonsense.

[@seventhcompactor1505]

@@beema2404 Any affirmative action woke statues are really just appeasement objects, to prevent savages from looting None of what you described are real accomplishments

[@seventhcompactor1505]

@@beema2404 That’s not a real championship Wheelchair hoop has more skill than any of this. These are charity events so women can run around and feel good

[@jmgthekid]

Paul “No Bullshit” George 💀😂

[@NasirKnox1213]

😂😂😂😂frrrrr

[@abubakarmohamed1427]

Draymond “quite frankly + absolutely incredible” green

[@raushanminor970]

@@abubakarmohamed1427 absolutely incredible 😂😂😂😂

[@kattyran]

A'Ja is so cool, the entire Aces team is a vibe. LOVE to see the WNBA being represented; great episode. Keep them coming!

[@kg7040]

Candace Parker and A’ja Wilson on the same squad is a cheat code 😭😭

[@Paddict227]

Kelsey Plum as well, they're too good

[@reseyworld]

Candace Parker just happy to be here 😂 but I think she can still turn it on if she wants to.

[@marquiscogshell]

@@Paddict227 with Jackie going and Chelsea’s gray literally 5 all stars.. 3 top 10 players lol

[@HonestLeighSpeaking]

No lie. 4/5 starters were over all #1 drafts 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@grabbingrain2238]

I still don’t know how this happened, they’ve only lost 1 game. It’s actually unfair, surprised David Stern didn’t resurrect to shut it down.

[@drunkenxrage]

PG's Barkley impression is killer 😂😂😂

[@ak_hoops]

SO kind of A'Ja to grace y'all with her presence!

[@shakeemrobinson30]

Nobody cares

[@ak_hoops]

@@shakeemrobinson30 😂😂😂 check the views and comments

[@shakeemrobinson30]

@@ak_hoops check wnba ratings...

[@legoego2623]

@@ak_hoops wow 100k in 4weeks... Julius randle 400k in 4 days... you tried it tho bum

[@ak_hoops]

@@legoego2623 and what’s your view count😂

[@meechiehendrix]

#1 for a reason. A’ja my favorite player in the WNBA she’s a beast been watching her since South Carolina 💯

[@richyrich2880]

Real ones fw Candace Parker, growing up as far as Women's Basketball it was Candace Parker and the team of UConn that was buzzing. shout out to Candace, she goated for sure.

[@ComboBreakerHD]

I was reading some thread about one of A'ja's plays and all the comments were from people who knew who all the players were and their contrasting dynamics, picking apart the game and appreciating the plays. It was honestly refreshing, real ass basketball talk about WNBA, reminds me of how we used to talk about the NBA on forums. Impressed how popular WNBA is becoming and made me realize that I'm slacking,, time to get into it

[@dw00ds]

This interview was so damn good!! A'ja Wilson is an absolute future Hall of Famer! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dalewilson2034]

I just watched her highlights, she is a bucket and I love her footwork.

[@seventhcompactor1505]

I watched what you call highlights. Guys in a local gym are better

[@Bigedub101]

​@@seventhcompactor1505Man go play with your Boyfriends and stop hating.. We get it u hate women punkass

[@noto3402]

PG’s podcast is the podcast we never knew we needed so much 😭 please do a podcast with Westbrook I’m a huge Westbrook fan 💯

[@duanecrooms6570]

Facts

[@aaronwestbury]

Thank you, Paul George for the content. Congratulations to A'ja Wilson on the accolades. Hopefully A'ja Wilson will continue to be successful. Let's go Las Vegas Aces and shout out to the 803

[@poloregal]

803

[@ldturner]

F the 803 and everyone from there. Every ONE

[@frairyb]

PG's homies are underrated, really enjoy them on this pod

[@KuroShiiiro]

grateful aja gettin love. my fav wnba player to watch for sure. im glad their league is growing; regardless of what the trolls say, the wnba is fun to watch! this seasons gonna be dope. go aces!

[@CheerioTV]

A’ja already a legend s/o to her, good episode pg🤘🏾

[@NoNameJ3033]

I love ❤️ A’ja 🎊 🎉 Salute Her🫡

[@clarissafigueroa2308]

When Aja picks herself at the end 55:10 ish…. That’s IT. Self confidence. “If you don’t believe in yourself, who else is going to”

[@fanaticislanders]

Knew A'ja was a real one from the moment she was celebrating the Championship with the Aces but this definitely cements it. Down to Earth and creates amazing conversation. Continue to lift the sport to the next level Queen!

[@seventhcompactor1505]

Who are the 'aces' ?

[@WO2411]

Aja got a chance to be the Goat of the WNBA 💯 In my eyes she already top 5

[@seventhcompactor1505]

Who ?

[@TheWheelsOnTheRideGo]

Just won number 2

[@msunpredictable86]

Yes

[@malikwilson4309]

This is simply the best podcast out rn. PG Uncle Shay Shay and KG are killing it rn. Shout out to King George the 13th. 💯💪🏽🙏🖤

[@michaelsantiago4118]

PG’s Charles Barkley impression is pretty good.😂

[@jayrodriguez2408]

Love me some A’Ja Wilson, she a GOAT in the sport already.💯🗣

[@kadoree5860]

Good shit P! She ain’t no any regular WNBA player. She’s a champion and mf MVP!!! Read that again!

[@dmanh1mself]

I got to see her at the McDonald’s All American ring ceremony and she’s really dope. She spoke with any kid that wanted advice or pictures. Super nice and humble

[@MonsterPill]

PG struck gold with this podcast. The conversation flows really well with his co-hosts. The set is dope too

[@LavenderB23]

Love MVP A'ja and the Aces! ❤ We about to be a dynasty fr. PG, pls invite A'ja's teammate Kelsey Plum next. She dope asf too!

[@moniquej369]

Nice interview! I love what A’ja is doing for women’s basketball. The WNBA is on the come up. It won’t be long before they start signing million dollar contracts. They’ve only been around for 27 years. They’re still a new league. It took the NBA about 30 years to gain popularity, so they’re right on track.

[@Y_ashb]

A’ja is THAT GWORL. Period.

[@juniorblakeman]

Love to see Aja on the pod. Keep killin’ it P!

[@rngcbigmike3771]

I laughed about the game 7 comments. But this was a great show and I’ve been a fan of A’ja since the South Carolina days. The vibes were great

[@usher-p]

man, this podxast makes me geniully happy, i've watched all of the episodes in less than a week. is this the last episode? much love to dallas, jackie and p.

[@jakepanozzo3625]

I'd assume until finals are over cause they said rest of season so maybe a finals recap would be the last one so 2 or 3 weeks

[@richardmo5003]

AJA fire fire talks!!

[@Veyronp87]

shes awesome. you can tell shes a real hoop fiend. Much respect A'ja!

[@MW_13]

GUESTS I’D LOVE TO SEE (Imma nobody obvi 😂): - Herb Jones - Trey Murphy - Brandon Ingram - Dame (even though y’all squashed the beef, the Internet, would break) - Jimmy Butler - Luka Dončić - Kyrie Irving - Monta Ellis - George Hill - Roy Hibbert - Kawhi - Reggie Miller - Danny Granger - Nikola Jokić - Jamal Murray - Jarrett Allen - Desmond Bane - Dillon Brooks - Steven Adams - Russell Westbrook - Terrence Mann - Norman Powell - Reggie Jackson - Jonas Val - Alpren Sengun - Lance Stephenson - Marcus Morris - Markelle Fultz Much love PG, keep GRINDIN on & off THE COURT!!!

[@marvinkarera2692]

Jimmy Butler and Ant Edwards would be fire

[@MattMilli]

100% agree on bringing on Monta , he made my entire childhood growin up as a dubs fan worth it

[@playboicartissock2340]

You obviously a pelicans fan

[@keatonreinke5830]

half of those people would be shitty podcasts. who wants a podcast with sengun and terrance mann😭

[@tajmula671]

this nigga wanna see everyone 🤣

[@WinningGoal29]

A'ja drew me here

[@davidprice4777]

Great interview with Aja Wilson,a skilled and talented basketball who is also a Christian;God bless you Aja Wilson and the PG Podcast.

[@seventhcompactor1505]

Talented ? no.

[@bloodworth0]

@@seventhcompactor1505she’s beating you in a 1v1

[@seventhcompactor1505]

@@bloodworth0 not at my peak Not even close. I was around junior college level, and won some 3 on 3 competitions all over my region. And i coached Not a chance

[@Bigedub101]

​@@seventhcompactor1505where's your college highlights..Probably can't even dribble without looking at ball

[@seventhcompactor1505]

@@Bigedub101 Highlights? Let’s see…i attended the top ranked public university in the world, And then a top 3 private for grad schools Hmmm

[@kenyann4906]

Good chemistry all around on this set. Liking how this podcast is shaping up. Watching from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@missezhoney2889]

A'ja STAYS on top! Period❤

[@kaithecreatorrr]

Forget the trolls, we watched KAT talk about nothing for 2 hours lol This was a good interview! Time to line up more WNBA players for these hoop podcasts 🔥

[@keatonreinke5830]

unless it’s kaitlyn clark hell no😭

[@tellmesomthin12]

Nah I’m good

[@kaithecreatorrr]

@@keatonreinke5830 Angel Reese better

[@trey5747]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@holdmyweight3597]

We need Dillon Brooks!

[@RealMoneyMartin]

Best podcast by any NBA player. Current and former!

[@AceParks]

I'll rebound for a'ja all day long 😂

[@eyetestscouting]

So dope!! Really loved this convo! A’ja def got Goat potential! 🙏🏽💯

[@jdub2488]

I always enjoy A'ja interviews. However, I do wish they would have chilled on some of the NBA questions. Geesh!

[@Miller_killer]

Definitely respect women’s basketball now Aja is a great human love the pod

[@TeLeea_MaRay]

And this dropped on Carmelo’s birthday. Happy birthday to him.. and me ♊️ and happy Memorial Day as well 😊

[@dansavedra2211]

Nice of Chuck to make a quick guest appearance on this episode

[@MrRedfire24]

Honestly slowly becoming my favorite podcast. Y’all keep dropping bangers 💯

[@GamerFreak217]

This podcast hit different man.

[@hummoses]

You guys are great, can't wait to watch some WNBA games with my daughter and next year I will be routing for the clips in the west( Knicks in the East)

[@obatala4688]

Blessings 🙏🏿✊🏿🔥 From South Carolina!!!! 🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@Biigdawg63]

You know I’m here for it! Great interview 🙏🏾 Great content! Much appreciation

[@ohboyy8647]

I love her vibe shes cool frfr🥰

[@dorismondsaimy9700]

omg you guys killing it once again great show ever for me to watched... Thank you guys!

[@anthonygriggs8073]

We love the wnba 🧡 Go Vegas!!!

[@s.e.s.o6765]

Love her ❤..she gonna be the greatest

[@babyboyry9541]

my two favorite players talking hoops, love to see it! Great Pod!

[@bcw1505]

She look so good ❤

[@imanihighsmith4276]

love this episode! hope u keep inviting more wnba players and maybe women’s college players too.

[@adamkareem]

That was lowkey one of the funniest episodes. They had each other rolling too. Great on P

[@Aj-jq3io]

aye pg no bull shit gotta keep this going for rest of ya career this one of the best pods out and great selections for guest

[@sharonfisher6103]

Love this podcast. One of the best you have had.

[@jazzymoonwalker4905]

A’Ja has became one of my favorite players in the WNBA,loved this episode 👏🏾👏🏾

[@seventhcompactor1505]

In the what ?

[@YaBoyyJohnNBA]

Love that y'all got A'ja up in here 🔥

[@ghostx2012]

one of the best podcasts out rn

[@Riggpoppa]

PG's Charles Barkley is pretty good 😂😂

[@YeaMel01]

Shii had me dead😭

[@stephjuststeph]

I have court side tickets to see the Aces Vs Sun on 6/6 I can’t wait ❤️ A’Ja

[@jonathanogundeji4342]

A’Ja really like that Big fan of her

[@aaronrussell4133]

Aj is the real deal I love her

[@luqmaansaid2839]

Shoutout PG for saving the take with that underrated question, you have a career in production waiting for you Mr George

[@tstrong9070]

Salute AJA WILSON 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@deekaymusiclover2481]

Podcast P is a great podcast. PG and the fellas are really good together. The vibe is great.

[@xo_world1]

I make sure I stay tuned in to the podcast p

[@nikie224]

Great interview!! Love A'ja!

[@ty10truesdale]

A great representation of South Carolina and all of their people🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kkelllyy]

THE BEST PODCAST OUT THERE.

[@milyoppa7201]

bruh wen p called jokic ‘big cooker’ i died😂😂 39:50

[@kenerlyy]

The pod is getting better and better

[@fred6364]

Really love this episode!

[@luisvalverde3658]

Shout out to ya for liking my tweet earlier ! Ya really Wildin with the guests man. A’ja is a true legend !

[@lourdesmartinez1022]

This was awesome!!!

[@mikiasdemissie8533]

Good shit PG, more WNBA players , same formula.. Exposure!! I don’t even watch women’s basketball fr but getting to know them a little interpersonally makes it interesting.

[@seventhcompactor1505]

More what ?

[@okaythomas_tmc5987]

Wow another amazing episode

[@jarwis556]

Thats cool man, Keep on doing this podcast!

[@nathanturner9739]

Damn lol well here we are on Monday getting ready to watch game 7 haha

[@mellod5615]

Heyyyyy! A'ja, the face of the W. We love to see it. 💚

[@kingk9027]

Number 1 Sports Podcast Yessir. Let's bring Melo to break the Algorithm.

[@tasneemmanefeldt3184]

🥰🥰🥰🥹🥹🫨🥹🥹I fully enjoyed this sooooooo much. I love A’ja❤❤❤❤❤

[@Deepbarns]

Great Episode 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@strawhatsodaathepirate2352]

Aja, y’all a team full of allstars, y’all are a super team❗️

[@ahmedelbahja6301]

Excellent pod.

[@officialjayy1997]

Tuned in just subscribed

[@goattalk6380]

PHENOMENAL EPISODE!!!

[@teew0rld852]

Lmaooo, now we’re getting a game 7 today😂😭😭😭

[@tobifasuyi6963]

PG doing great things, love it

[@jaylonbrooks9750]

Love the podcast!

[@juanmachado1844]

Great Podcast and you had Aja!!! Let's go Aces!!!

[@JustGo490]

37:50 Paul do a good Charles Barkley impression😂😂😂😂😂