A'ja Wilson drops 4-word reaction on UCLA Lady Bruins forward's 'money talks' post

A'ja Wilson reacted to UCLA star Janiah Barker's Instagram post about "money talks." The reigning WNBA MVP dropped a four-word comment as Barker revealed that she's part of the recent collaboration between digital wallet company Cash App and women's sports merch brand Playa Society.

In an Instagram post, Barker wore a Playa Society x Cash App "Pay Some Respect" hoodie and varsity jacket. It's available in the brand's official store, with the hoodie priced at $80.00 and the varsity jacket at $180.00.

"Money talks," Barker wrote in the caption.

Janiah Barker is in her first season with the UCLA Lady Bruins after entering the transfer portal in the offseason. Barket spent the first two years of her collegiate career at Texas A&M before making the switch. She's currently averaging 10.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game this season.

In her Instagram post, several of her peers from the basketball world commented, including Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson.

"Are you a model?" Wilson asked.

A'ja Wilson commented on Janiah Barker's post on Instagram. (Photo: Screengrabbed from @iamjaniahbarker/IG)

Wilson has been very supportive of the future of women's basketball amid recent criticisms. She was targeted by some fans online after her comments in May resurfaced when TIME Magazine asked Caitlin Clark about her stance on having "privilege" in the WNBA.

While it was blown out of proportion by some people on social media, Wilson wants peace after posting a video of herself using the hand sign.

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A'ja Wilson discusses self-doubt in recent interview with Nike

A'ja Wilson discusses self-doubt in recent interview with Nike. (Photo: IMAGN)

Nike announced earlier this year that it will be launching A'ja Wilson's first signature shoe with the brand. The company promoted it through social media, including the Las Vegas Aces superstar's own logo.

It took seven years and a lot of criticism for Nike to give one of the WNBA's best players her signature shoe. Despite the delay, Wilson has embraced the campaign and recently sat down with the shoe giant to discuss overcoming self-doubt.

Wilson explained that despite her accolades from college to the pros, Wilson still doubts herself in certain situations. It makes her vulnerable and strong at the same time.

"Sometimes I wish people could see the game through my eyes, because they'd say, 'A'ja, how are you even successful?'" Wilson said. "Like, I don't see a face or a jersey. I just see a body. I'm out there thinking, 'How can I out-skill this body? Okay, they didn't go for that fake, gotta try something else.' That's when the game starts to be fun. When you're not dissecting your mind anymore, and you're dissecting your opponent instead."

According to Footwear News, Nike will release Wilson's A'One shoes sometime next year, possibly in the spring.