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WNBA legend wholesomely asked A'ja Wilson for an autograph

WNBA legend wholesomely asked A'ja Wilson for an autograph

USA Today21-05-2025

WNBA legend wholesomely asked A'ja Wilson for an autograph
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and her signature A'Ones shoes are everywhere, even on the feet of a WNBA legend.
Wilson's pink Nike signature shoe colorway has taken over the basketball world. Since its official launch earlier this month, fans, boyfriend Bam Adebayo, her Aces teammates, and several players across the WNBA have worn the center's kicks. However, not many people have the pleasure of owning an autographed pair. That changed with future WNBA Hall of Famer Tina Charles.
Charles, a league legend in her own right, wholesomely asked Wilson to sign a pair she wore during a Tuesday Connecticut Sun and Las Vegas Aces matchup. Of course, Wilson obliged Charles and even took a photo with the Sun center. It's completely wholesome stuff, and you have to see the video and photos.
From one legend to another, this is awesome.

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