Having a three-peat in any sport is a near-impossible feat, and we were reminded of that once again. The Kansas City Chiefs fell short, the Golden State Warriors couldn’t pull it off in recent years, and even the dominant Las Vegas Aces came up short. Aces superstar and the current WNBA MVP had her say about why it didn’t work out for the Aces.
In an interview with Callie Fin, Aces superstar A’ja Wilson opened up about why the team, widely favored to win the 2024 WNBA title, stumbled in the semifinals against the eventual champions, the New York Liberty. Wilson didn’t hold back, in the interview she said, “It wasn’t a championship locker room.” “I mean, out the gate, going into training camp, I was like, ‘We ain’t got it.”
NEW: It’s *really* hard to three-peat.
I talked to A’ja Wilson about why it didn’t work for the Aces, and how she plans to adapt.
Also got her thoughts on some of the biggest changes the team has faced so far https://t.co/U0NeQ6vPpg for @reviewjournal
— Callie Fin (@CallieJLaw) February 10, 2025
This offseason, A’ja Wilson found herself coming to terms with the loss of one of her most trusted teammates, Kelsey Plum, who made the decision to move on. Reflecting on Plum’s impact, Wilson shared heartfelt thoughts, saying “(Plum) was our hard-nose player that did all of everything in the moment, whenever we needed her.” “In the locker room, she was always someone that spoke her mind. You need that honesty in the locker room. We’re definitely gonna miss her. But I’m also very happy that she is starting her journey in a new light that she wants. She wanted it, so I’m so glad that she’s getting what she wants, and I hope that she gets everything that she deserves.”
While losing Plum is undoubtedly a blow to the Aces, Wilson’s words show the respect and love she has for her former teammate’s decision to forge a new path for herself.
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