LeBron James drops candid reaction after "lil sis" A'ja Wilson goes "crazy" during Aces' game vs Wings
LA Lakers superstar LeBron James shared a candid reaction to A'ja Wilson's incredible individual performance during the Las Vegas Aces' game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center in Arlington on Tuesday. The WNBA MVP frontrunner delivered a monster scoring performance and registered a new season high during the Aces' agonizing 93-90 loss on the road.
The two-time WNBA MVP racked up 32 points through three quarters, carrying the team's offense on her shoulders. After witnessing Wilson's electrifying performance through three quarters, LeBron couldn't contain his excitement. The 20-time NBA All-Star took to X/Twitter to share an appreciation message for his "little sis":
"Lil sis going crazy right now!!!! @_ajawilson22," the four-time NBA MVP wrote.
Wilson capped off the game with an impressive 42 points, missing only six shots while shooting 73% from the field. The two-time WNBA champion shot 16-of-22 from the field, though she went 0-of-2 from beyond the arc. She also made 10 of her 13 free throw attempts.
In addition to her scoring, the 2024 Paris Olympics MVP grabbed six rebounds, handed out two assists, recorded one steal, and blocked three shots in 36:45 minutes.
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Fans react to A'ja Wilson's spectacular game
Hoops fans shared their candid reactions after witnessing A'ja Wilson's offensive showcase against the Wings. One fan was particularly amazed, highlighting that the Aces superstar is operating on a different level:
"All the other players are playing basketball I don't what A'Ja is playing but it's a whole other level."
A couple fans called Wilson the best player in the world after her latest masterclass:
"Had to retype! I repeat A’ja Wilson is the BEST player in the world and this seasons MVP come on y’all! Why is this a conversation?" one fan wrote.
"This is fact- I will go a step further I think A'Ja Wilson is the greatest female Hooper that ever lived," another fan added.
"A’ja Wilson’s back HURTS A LOT this season. The way she carries the Aces, I’m speechless," another fan said.
Following the loss, the Aces dropped to fifth place in the league and third in the Western Conference standings with an 18-12 record. It marked the defending champions' fourth defeat since the season resumed after the Summer Olympics break.