‘Men do this’ – Becky Hammon downplays A’ja Wilson’s decision to miss FIBA World Cup

Las Vegas head coach Becky Hammon defended A’ja Wilson from media criticism. A’ja Wilson sitting out the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup has stirred up a lot of controversy around the Las Vegas Aces star.
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