WNBA Fans were pulled into a cross-league debate after a post comparing A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo lit up timelines.
@NBAMemes kicked it off with a bold line, tweeting, “Bam Adebayo might be the only NBA player whose girlfriend is better than him at basketball…”
Bam Adebayo might be the only NBA player whose girlfriend is better than him at basketball… pic.twitter.com/hiGhy9Zg8q
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) January 7, 2026
The post spread quickly, pulling in WNBA Fans who took the comment as both praise for Wilson and a challenge to Adebayo.
The replies didn’t take long to push back.
@skygenius123 countered with, “If Bam was in the WNBA, he would average 50 PPG.”
That message traveled fast among WNBA Fans, many of whom saw it as a reality check on what cross-league comparisons actually mean.
Another reply tried to strike a middle ground.
@JazzTevagaBurnr added, “Better in her own respective craft, sure. But let’s be real dawg [crying emoji].”
That comment summed up the tone across many replies from WNBA Fans, who felt the original post blurred lines that shouldn’t be blurred.
As the thread grew, WNBA Fans split into familiar sides. Some defended A’ja Wilson’s dominance, pointing to her resume, impact, and consistency. Others argued the comparison itself was flawed, saying different leagues, rules, and physical standards make direct claims meaningless.
What most WNBA Fans agreed on was that the conversation had less to do with actual matchups and more to do with internet energy. The post wasn’t meant to be a scouting report. It was built to spark reactions, and it worked.
Screenshots of the original tweet and its replies spread across platforms, keeping the debate alive long after the first wave of comments. WNBA Fans continued to quote-post it, adding jokes, edits, and side arguments.
For many WNBA Fans, the takeaway was familiar. Whenever players from different leagues get pulled into the same sentence, the discussion turns fast. Praise becomes comparison. Comparison becomes argument.
And once that happens, WNBA Fans are always ready to jump in.
WNBA Fans Shift Focus To A’ja Wilson’s Impact After Viral Bam Debate
While one side of social media argued about hypotheticals, another moment involving A’ja Wilson showed WNBA Fans a very different side of her presence.
@B1Gwbball shared a clip featuring Wilson after an Ohio State win, captioning it, “Kennedy Cambridge gets a shoe signed by A’ja Wilson after the Buckeyes’ win at Illinois [raising hands emoji].”
Her face says it all 😄
Kennedy Cambridge gets a shoe signed by A’ja Wilson after the Buckeyes’ win at Illinois 🙌 pic.twitter.com/473TEHfyNR
— Big Ten Women’s Basketball (@B1Gwbball) January 8, 2026
The video quickly spread among WNBA Fans, many of whom focused less on debate and more on what the moment represented.
Replies filled up with praise.
@terrymanning95 commented simply, “The GOAT.”
The message gained attention from WNBA Fans who see Wilson as the standard for the current era.
Another reply highlighted the younger player.
@LevelGoat wrote, “She earned it!” pointing to Kennedy Cambridge’s moment and the significance of the interaction.
Across the thread, WNBA Fans leaned into appreciation rather than argument. Many said the clip showed why Wilson holds the position she does in the sport. Not through claims or comparisons, but through influence.
Several WNBA Fans noted how often young players look to Wilson as an example. The autograph, the smile, and the short exchange became the focus, not the earlier viral debate.
For some WNBA Fans, the timing of the clip mattered. It appeared while cross-league arguments were still circulating, offering a different way to look at impact. Not in imagined matchups, but in real moments.
The responses stayed positive. WNBA Fans reposted the video, added their own words, and shared similar stories of players meeting their heroes.
In a week full of loud comparisons, WNBA Fans found something quieter to agree on. A’ja Wilson’s reach goes beyond numbers and debates. It shows up in the way younger players react when they meet her.
And for many WNBA Fans, that says more than any viral claim ever could.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
