A'ja Wilson responds to hypothetical involving WNBA contract values of $100 million: "Why are y'all like this"

Fans have started speculating about the potential outcomes if WNBA players' contracts were to reach the levels of their NBA counterparts, and Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson found humor in how fans were discussing this hypothetical scenario.

The conversation began when user @AskWhy05 on X (formerly Twitter) expressed interest in WNBA players having larger financial resources and partnering with men, similar to what some NBA players do.

Another fan shared a meme imagining a scenario of sharing a hotel bed with A'ja Wilson.

Wilson found the fan's hypothetical situation amusing and responded:

"Why are yall like this 😂😂😂"

Recently, WNBA player salaries have been a prominent topic of discussion, especially with the revelation that the rookie salaries for college stars and incoming WNBA rookies, like Caitlin Clark, are less than $100,000 a year. Clark, for example, will earn $338,056 over her four-year rookie contract.

In 2023, the average base salary for WNBA players was $113,295, with the highest salary in the league exceeding $241,000. This is significantly lower than the average NBA player salary, which is $9.7 million.

A'ja Wilson is currently in the second year of a two-year, $398,422 contract with the Aces.

The 2020 WNBA MVP has a reported net worth of $2 million,

TIME Magazine names A'ja Wilson among Top 100 Most Influential People list

A'ja Wilson was the sole basketball player to make TIME Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People list.

Wilson boasts a six-year WNBA career with two championships, two MVP awards, and five All-Star selections, averaging 19.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game.

Wilson has also clinched a college championship, an Olympic gold medal and two FIBA World Cup titles outside of her WNBA endeavors.

NFL icon and Aces co-owner Tom Brady praised Wilson in a TIME Magazine essay,

“A’ja Wilson is not just a champion; she is a symbol of resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication,” Brady said. “Her story is a reminder that with passion and fearlessness, anyone can achieve greatness.”

Brady also applauded her role in the Aces' achievements.

Her championship mentality not only secures her place in sports history but also cements her legacy of greatness that extends far beyond the realm of sports," Brady said.And the best part is, she’s just getting started. She continues to push boundaries and inspire others with her remarkable journey.

Notably, no NBA player made this year's list, which featured athletes like Formula One's Max Verstappen, NFL's Patrick Mahomes, rugby's Siya Kolisi, footballer Jenni Hermoso and wrestler Sakshi Malik.