Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson has taken the Women's National Basketball Association by storm, delivering one of the most dominant seasons in recent memory while making surprising revelations about her personal life during a podcast appearance.
Historic Basketball Achievements
The 6'4" basketball phenom not only led her team to the WNBA championship but also secured the 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player award, adding to her growing collection of accolades. Wilson's impressive dunking skills have become a signature aspect of her game, drawing attention from basketball enthusiasts worldwide.
During this remarkable season, Wilson achieved what few athletes accomplish, winning her fourth WNBA championship while also being named Defensive Player of the Year and earning a spot on the All-Defensive 1st Team for the fourth time. Her performance has drawn praise from NBA icon LeBron James and culminated in a record-breaking collaboration with Nike, significantly impacting the league's cultural landscape.
Candid Family Revelations
During a recent appearance on "Not Gonna Lie," the podcast hosted by Kylie Kelce, wife of NFL legend Jason Kelce, the 29-year-old athlete dropped what she called a "massive truth bomb" about her relationship with her parents. Wilson revealed that parenting your parents becomes increasingly stressful as one enters adulthood.
"I'm not gonna lie but parenting your parents is stressful," Wilson confessed during the heartfelt conversation. "My parents stayed at my house from July, like mid-July all the way to the parade and when I tell you this, it drove me insane."
The Challenges of Role Reversal
Wilson expressed her deep love for her parents while explaining the complexities of their recent dynamic. Both of her parents have been retired for approximately a year, and the basketball star finds herself navigating the tricky territory of caring for those who once cared for her.
"To them, yes. Now let's un-retire, and lets go and do something over there but its so stressful and hard," Wilson shared, highlighting the generational differences that have emerged. She described the situation as confusing, often finding herself wondering "why are we acting like children."
The WNBA MVP provided specific examples of the challenges, including her father's loud TikTok sessions that she could hear from her bedroom. "The phone, oh my goodness, the volume. I will be in my room and I can hear my dad on TikTok in the kitchen," she revealed, though she acknowledged the humorous side of these moments, noting that "it makes you weak laughing."
Adding to the complexity is the geographical distance between them. Since her parents live in South Carolina and she's based in Las Vegas, their visits involve significant time zone adjustments. Wilson mentioned she could hear them laughing as early as 5 am during their stays.
Despite the challenges, Wilson's incredible 2025 season demonstrates her ability to excel professionally while navigating personal family dynamics. Her candid discussion on Kylie Kelce's podcast provides a rare glimpse into the human side of elite athletes, reminding fans that even MVPs face everyday family struggles.
