A’Ja Wilson criticizes WNBA’s sponsorship issues: “What happened to growing the game?”
A’Ja Wilson, a two-time WNBA champion, has expressed her dissatisfaction with the WNBA’s probe into the recently disclosed player sponsorships of the Las Vegas Aces, which has tempered the team’s early enthusiasm.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) had provided each of the Las Vegas Aces’ players with a $100,000 sponsorship, giving them a significant financial boost.
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Less than a day later, the WNBA stated that it was opening an inquiry into the trades, which put an end to the festivities.
The Las Vegas Aces are once again in the public eye due to the ongoing inquiry, which raises questions about the team’s adherence to league rules and regulations.
Response of player
Wilson, who was preoccupied with the Aces’ game against the Sparks, didn’t find out about the probe until after the game, and her dismay was palpable, as it was with her teammates.
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“Finding out ya team is under investigation right after a game is OD. Like huhhhhhh.” Wilson said, “what happened to growing the game”
Another standout player for the Aces, Chelsea Gray, tweeted her shock, saying, “Under investigation is crazyyyyy.”
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“Can we investigate Cathy in her decisions on who is allowed to charter and who isn’t?” inquired Alysha Clark in response to her question.
Another instance that is causing debate
The WNBA has previously examined the Aces. They were charged with paying players underhanded sums of money last year.
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According to a 2023 report by Howard Megdal of The Next, the Aces reportedly employed a strategy in which the agent of a prospective player would be informed to anticipate a financial offer from a particular corporation, implying that little effort would be required.
