'I’ve Always Had A Passion Of Helping Others': A’ja Wilson Reveals How Basketball Is More Than A Game

Las Vegas Aces star and three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson recently opened up about how basketball has shaped her life, in more ways than one.

In a recent interview with Cosmo Sports, A’Ja Wilson was asked about how becoming a basketball player shaped her life. In particular, Wilson highlighted how being the star that she is now has paved the way for her to help more people and be a role model to more.

“It’s allowed me to become a leader and a role model. I’ve always had a passion for helping others,” she said.

“Basketball has allowed me to do that by just playing the game and giving that young girl or that young boy a sense of ‘I could do that.’ I want to show them that you don’t have to lose yourself in sports—it’s not always about the wins and the losses.

“It’s also helped me understand how to create bonds and relationships with different people. I love to help people figure out their why and then watch them thrive in it.”

She also admitted to being an introvert but shared how people around her would never believe that she is one.

“I am,” Wison reiterated. “I just love what I do, especially making people smile through the entertainment of basketball. But I also know when I close that door and I take a deep breath, I am so at peace with staying in my bed and in my room”