“That’s My Problem”: A’ja Wilson Receives Becky Hammon’s Backing Amid FIBA Decision Debate

A'ja Wilson disappointed many when it was announced that she will not be playing in the FIBA World Cup for Team USA. Wilson is reported to be sitting out the tournament as a result of back issues, which she does not want to worsen.

Not just A'ja Wilson, but Kelsey Plum too was reported to be out of the Team USA roster before the team could travel to Berlin. Plum has been struggling with a leg injury and is currently ruled out of the remainder of the season.

The loss of these two veterans in the team got many fans worried, especially for Wilson's absence. Wilson showed incredible leadership during her previous appearances for Team USA, and fans were worried that without her the team might struggle.

At the same time, there were also many who criticized Wilson for being selfish by not playing for Team USA. Aces coach Becky Hammon was recently asked again about this and she vehemently supported her star player, even going on to state that if a man had made this decision, he would not be criticized the same way.

"A'ja has every right to do what she feels best health wise. And the other thing is, the men do this all the time. Can you name me any of the men's world championship rosters right now? Can you name me any person on there? … If this was a man making this decision, there would be nothing to say. And that's my problem," Becky Hammon said.

Even though Hammon is supporting A'ja Wilson for her decision, there have been many who are continuing to take shots at the Aces star for missing the World Cup. Many fans reason that Wilson is not actually battling a terrible injury right now and that she should be playing for her country.

A'ja Wilson Accused Of Being Jealous By Linda Cohn

A'ja Wilson missing the World Cup is because of injury concerns according to the star and those close to her. However, Linda Cohn has another strange theory. A while ago, the former ESPN reporter stirred the pot saying that Wilson is jealous of Caitlin Clark and does not want to be there at the World Cup since the spotlight will be on the Indy star.

Cohn's remarks did not sit well with the crowd, with many calling her out openly on social media and trolling her. This eventually led to Cohn putting out an explanation, with her claiming that she was just asking questions.