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

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

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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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@youngdai9094 Жыл бұрын

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

@DB-jn8li Жыл бұрын

Actually she got that statue in 2020 she was 24

@Takbiirallahakbar 11 ай бұрын

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

@FortyAndretti1 10 ай бұрын

Dumb flex!!! 😂💪🏾💪🏾💯✊🏾

@marcus.6487 10 ай бұрын

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

@randalljones849 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@beema2404 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@seventhcompactor1505 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

Paul “No Bullshit” George 💀😂

@NasirKnox1213 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂frrrrr

@abubakarmohamed1427 Жыл бұрын

Draymond “quite frankly + absolutely incredible” green

@raushanminor970 Жыл бұрын

@@abubakarmohamed1427 absolutely incredible 😂😂😂😂

@kattyran Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Paddict227 Жыл бұрын

Kelsey Plum as well, they're too good

@reseyworld Жыл бұрын

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

@marquiscogshell Жыл бұрын

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

@HonestLeighSpeaking Жыл бұрын

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

@grabbingrain2238 11 ай бұрын

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.

@meechiehendrix Жыл бұрын

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

@ComboBreakerHD Жыл бұрын

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

@clarissafigueroa2308 10 ай бұрын

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”

@ak_hoops Жыл бұрын

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

@shakeemrobinson30 Жыл бұрын

Nobody cares

@ak_hoops Жыл бұрын

@@shakeemrobinson30 😂😂😂 check the views and comments

@shakeemrobinson30 Жыл бұрын

@@ak_hoops check wnba ratings...

@legoego2623 Жыл бұрын

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

@ak_hoops Жыл бұрын

@@legoego2623 and what’s your view count😂

@dalewilson2034 Жыл бұрын

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

@seventhcompactor1505 Жыл бұрын

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

@dw00ds 9 ай бұрын

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

@richyrich2880 Жыл бұрын

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.

@kadoree5860 Жыл бұрын

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

@KuroShiiiro Жыл бұрын

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!

@noto3402 Жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Facts

@drunkenxrage Жыл бұрын

PG's Barkley impression is killer 😂😂😂

@NoNameJ3033 Жыл бұрын

I love ❤️ A’ja 🎊 🎉 Salute Her🫡

@aaronwestbury Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

803

@ldturner Жыл бұрын

F the 803 and everyone from there. Every ONE

@WO2411 Жыл бұрын

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

@seventhcompactor1505 Жыл бұрын

Who ?

@TheWheelsOnTheRideGo 8 ай бұрын

Just won number 2

@msunpredictable86 7 ай бұрын

Yes

@malikwilson4309 Жыл бұрын

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. 💯💪🏽🙏🖤

@CheerioTV Жыл бұрын

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

@frairyb Жыл бұрын

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

@jayrodriguez2408 Жыл бұрын

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

@kaithecreatorrr Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

unless it’s kaitlyn clark hell no😭

@tellmesomthin12 Жыл бұрын

Nah I’m good

@kaithecreatorrr Жыл бұрын

@@keatonreinke5830 Angel Reese better

@trey5747 Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

@holdmyweight3597 Жыл бұрын

We need Dillon Brooks!

@dmanh1mself Жыл бұрын

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

@LavenderB23 Жыл бұрын

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!

@MonsterPill Жыл бұрын

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

@fanaticislanders Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Who are the 'aces' ?

@moniquej369 11 ай бұрын

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.

@rngcbigmike3771 Жыл бұрын

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

@Veyronp87 Жыл бұрын

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

@michaelsantiago4118 Жыл бұрын

PG’s Charles Barkley impression is pretty good.😂

@usher-p Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@juniorblakeman Жыл бұрын

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

@MW_13 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Jimmy Butler and Ant Edwards would be fire

@MattMilli Жыл бұрын

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

@playboicartissock2340 Жыл бұрын

You obviously a pelicans fan

@keatonreinke5830 Жыл бұрын

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

@tajmula671 Жыл бұрын

this nigga wanna see everyone 🤣

@Y_ashb Жыл бұрын

A’ja is THAT GWORL. Period.

@WinningGoal29 Жыл бұрын

A'ja drew me here

@jdub2488 Жыл бұрын

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

@AceParks Жыл бұрын

I'll rebound for a'ja all day long 😂

@kenyann4906 Жыл бұрын

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

@davidprice4777 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Talented ? no.

@bloodworth0 11 ай бұрын

@@seventhcompactor1505she’s beating you in a 1v1

@seventhcompactor1505 11 ай бұрын

@@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 10 ай бұрын

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

@seventhcompactor1505 10 ай бұрын

@@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

@RealMoneyMartin Жыл бұрын

Best podcast by any NBA player. Current and former!

@Miller_killer Жыл бұрын

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

@richardmo5003 Жыл бұрын

AJA fire fire talks!!

@eyetestscouting Жыл бұрын

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

@TeLeea_MaRay Жыл бұрын

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

@anthonygriggs8073 Жыл бұрын

We love the wnba 🧡 Go Vegas!!!

@dansavedra2211 Жыл бұрын

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

@missezhoney2889 10 ай бұрын

A'ja STAYS on top! Period❤

@obatala4688 Жыл бұрын

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

@hummoses Жыл бұрын

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)

@jazzymoonwalker4905 Жыл бұрын

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

@seventhcompactor1505 Жыл бұрын

In the what ?

@ohboyy8647 Жыл бұрын

I love her vibe shes cool frfr🥰

@MrRedfire24 Жыл бұрын

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

@LaYungFlock Жыл бұрын

This podcast hit different man.

@aaronrussell4133 Жыл бұрын

Aj is the real deal I love her

@bcw1505 Жыл бұрын

She look so good ❤

@s.e.s.o6765 Жыл бұрын

Love her ❤..she gonna be the greatest

@Aj-jq3io Жыл бұрын

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

@Riggpoppa Жыл бұрын

PG's Charles Barkley is pretty good 😂😂

@YeaMel01 Жыл бұрын

Shii had me dead😭

@Biigdawg63 Жыл бұрын

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

@babyboyry9541 Жыл бұрын

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

@dorismondsaimy9700 Жыл бұрын

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

@jonathanogundeji4342 Жыл бұрын

A’Ja really like that Big fan of her

@stephjuststeph Жыл бұрын

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

@luqmaansaid2839 Жыл бұрын

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

@adamkareem 10 ай бұрын

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

@ty10truesdale Жыл бұрын

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

@imanihighsmith4276 Жыл бұрын

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

@tstrong9070 Жыл бұрын

Salute AJA WILSON 💯💯💯💯💯💯

@YaBoyyJohnNBA 11 ай бұрын

Love that y'all got A'ja up in here 🔥

@sharonfisher6103 Жыл бұрын

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

@milyoppa7201 Жыл бұрын

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

@ghostx2012 Жыл бұрын

one of the best podcasts out rn

@nikie224 11 ай бұрын

Great interview!! Love A'ja!

@tobifasuyi6963 Жыл бұрын

PG doing great things, love it

@deekaymusiclover2481 10 ай бұрын

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

@fred6364 Жыл бұрын

Really love this episode!

@salamatukanu2004 Жыл бұрын

She’s soo freakin fine I love her personality that’s my gworll😍

@kkelllyy Жыл бұрын

THE BEST PODCAST OUT THERE.

@xo_world1 Жыл бұрын

I make sure I stay tuned in to the podcast p

@JustGo490 Жыл бұрын

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

@strawhatsodaathepirate2352 Жыл бұрын

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

@nathanturner9739 Жыл бұрын

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

@mikiasdemissie8533 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

More what ?

@okaythomas_tmc5987 Жыл бұрын

Wow another amazing episode

@luisvalverde3658 Жыл бұрын

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

@kenerlyy Жыл бұрын

The pod is getting better and better

@mellod5615 10 ай бұрын

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

@Deepbarns Жыл бұрын

Great Episode 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@tasneemmanefeldt3184 10 ай бұрын

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

@1971Blubear 14 күн бұрын

A'ja is the ONE to Watch!!

@JonJonUCan21992 12 күн бұрын

She’s legit the mist complete 4 I’ve ever seen. No flaw in her game. Love the pod p

@kingk9027 Жыл бұрын

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

@Cartrell Жыл бұрын

Start at 13 and then the best? Howwwwww??? That’s wild. She tough. Just think if she played since 4/5. Omg

@juanmachado1844 Жыл бұрын

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

@lourdesmartinez1022 Жыл бұрын

This was awesome!!!

@goattalk6380 Жыл бұрын

PHENOMENAL EPISODE!!!

@ahmedelbahja6301 Жыл бұрын

Excellent pod.