The relationship between NBA and WNBA stars has always been built on mutual admiration, as fans often see superstars from one league publicly supporting the other. From Kevin Durant hyping Sabrina Ionescu’s three-point heroics to Chris Paul celebrating Diana Taurasi’s milestones, the crossover respect has become a consistent theme in basketball.
This weekend, that tradition continued as this time, NBA legend and current Los Angeles Laker LeBron James showed love to Las Vegas Aces cornerstone A’ja Wilson, who just won her fourth MVP.
LeBron James’ Social Media Praise for A’ja Wilson
On Sunday morning, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Wilson had been crowned the 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player and that she had made history as the first player in league history to capture the award four times.
Soon after the news broke, social media flooded with praise from fellow athletes, coaches, and fans. Among the loudest voices was James, who reposted ESPN’s celebratory graphic to his Instagram Story and congratulated Wilson.
“4 piece chicken nugget!!!! AYYYYYEEEEEEEE!!!!… CONGRATULATIONS SIS @aja22wilson!! PROUD OF YOU,” wrote James as the caption of the story.
Wilson’s MVP season was nothing short of spectacular. She carried the Aces to a 30–14 record while she averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.
Beyond the box score, she was the driving force behind Las Vegas’ 17-game winning streak, which tied the Los Angeles Sparks’ 2001 record for the longest streak in league history.
While that Sparks run happened entirely in the regular season, Wilson’s streak stretched deep into September before finally coming to an end in Game 2 of the WNBA Playoffs against the Seattle Storm. Even in defeat, her influence on both ends of the floor was undeniable.
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Her dominance didn’t stop with wins and efficiency. Wilson is currently at the top of the scoring leaderboard, averaging 29.3 points per contest, while her defensive mastery was officially recognized as she shared the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year award with Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith.
That’s why receiving praise from James holds extra weight. James himself knows what it means to sustain greatness across years and awards. The four-time NBA MVP (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013), four-time NBA champion, and 21-time All-Star has set the standard for consistency and excellence.
His tipping his hat to Wilson is not just a casual repost. It can be said to be a stamp of approval from one of the most decorated athletes in basketball history.
With her historic fourth MVP award now secured, Wilson and the Aces are turning their attention to the ultimate prize. The team is facing the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of the second round on Sunday, September 21, with championship aspirations driving their playoff run.
