A’ja Wilson climbed up the ranks to be one of the best WNBA players. However, she sees her path as a Black athlete to be difficult compared to Caitlin Clark, who is aware of her privilege as a white athlete.

Wilson has built an illustrious WNBA career, winning back-to-back WNBA titles while cementing herself as one of the league’s most dominant players. Despite her success, she has repeatedly spoken about the additional challenges Black players face in gaining mainstream recognition and opportunities.