Wilson's GOAT legacy gains new endorsements

A'ja Wilson

Patrick Beverley compared A'ja Wilson to Bill Russell, calling her the player every WNBA star is chasing. This adds to recent GOAT endorsements from Candace Parker and Sue Bird, solidifying her legacy talk.

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Updated Aug 20, 2026

A'ja Wilson

Patrick Beverley calls A’ja Wilson the ‘Bill Russell of the WNBA’ in bold claim

“She's going to be the Bill Russell of the WNBA” – Patrick Beverley says A’ja Wilson has become the player every WNBA star is chasing