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"If this were a man making this decision, there would be nothing to say" - Becky Hammon defends A'ja Wilson for withdrawing from Team USA

Becky says A'ja's absence from Team USA is a big issue because she is a woman.

Becky Hammon calls out A’ja Wilson insecurity criticism amid star’s FIBA World Cup absence

Wilson was a surprising late scratch on Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster, but her Aces coach had her back.

‘This Makes Her Look Worse,’ ‘Eat the Crow’ — WNBA World Slams ESPN Legend for ‘Backpedaling’ on Controversial A’ja Wilson-Caitlin Clark Take

On Friday, Linda Cohn questioned A’ja Wilson’s decision to withdraw from Team USA’s 2026 FIBA World Cup campaign, suggesting she may have done so to avoid the “Caitlin Clark show. ” With the Indiana Fever star “embracing the global spotlight,
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'Olympic Level Backpedaling': Veteran ESPN Host Weighs In On Linda Cohn Addressing Backlash Over A’ja Wilson Withdrawal Comments

A’ja Wilson’s decision to opt out of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup just days before Team USA left for Berlin raised several questions. The Las Vegas Aces star cited health reasons for her decision,

"Absolutely, it's sickening" - A'ja Wilson admits that pettiness fuels her game

Unlike most WNBA legends, Wilson has never shied away from claiming she could also dominate in the NBA. A prime example of that came when she boldly proclaimed her dominance over the New York Knicks' Josh Hart in a potential 1v1 showdown.

‘Delusional, Dangerous’ — MLK Jr.’s Daughter Demands ESPN Legend Apologize For Manufacturing A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark Divide

Martin Luther King Jr. ’s daughter Bernice called out former ESPN anchor Linda Cohn for seemingly manufacturing a divide between A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark.
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"This is why some stars like A'ja Wilson WISELY choose to skip this event" - WNBA Fans Erupt After Storm Center Suffers ACL Injury In FIBA Game

WNBA star Ezi Magbegor suffered a devastating torn ACL injury on Wednesday during the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

Wilson exit triggers debate: Linda Cohn’s Clark theory sparks backlash; health still cited

A’ja Wilson’s decision to miss the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup has sparked debate after Linda Cohn suggested Caitlin Clark’s spotlight may have influenced her. Dawn Staley pushed back, while an old Wilson clip about “pettiness” later resurfaced.