A’ja Wilson delivers hilarious, “wasted” WNBA Finals press conference after third championship [VIDEO]
The 4x MVP and 3x champ showed up tipsy, tambourine in hand, and fans can’t get enough of her unfiltered joy after making history.
A’ja Wilson might have just given us the most iconic championship press conference of all time.
Following the Las Vegas Aces’ 97–86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury to clinch the 2025 WNBA Finals, Wilson — already a 4x MVP, 3x champion, and 2x Finals MVP — pulled up to the mic with champagne goggles, a pink tambourine, and the unmistakable energy of someone who’d been celebrating hard.
Fans are calling it the moment that captured her legacy — part GOAT, part goofball, and all heart.
“That Ain’t The Alcohol Talking”
The 53-second clip was posted by parody sports account @BricksCenter. It shows Wilson flanked by her teammate Chelsea Gray and her coach Becky Hammon. Meanwhile, Gray talks as she delivers what’s supposed to be a reflective post-game statement. Instead, it turns into Wilson’s hilarious, heartfelt ramble — complete with tambourine shakes, slurred joy, and a vibe that screams “We did it!”
Wearing black Aces gear soaked in champagne and oversized ski goggles, Wilson beams at reporters while declaring:
“I have great players… you need to treat them like that. And that’s top to bottom!”
The crowd laughs. Gray nods, smiling. Then Wilson kicks it up a notch — shaking her tambourine like it’s a club beat and slurring, “Top the bottom we… have gray players… freedom and there’s been a lot of eyes on this!”
It’s chaotic, endearing, and absolutely legendary.
At one point, she raises her hand to gesture toward her teammates, saying:
“You want to take them to dinner. They are really quality people… with a really great support system around them.”
Then, with a grin that could only come after a championship champagne bath, she adds:
“That ain’t the alcohol talking.”
To which a reporter off-camera replies, “It definitely is.”
Cue laughter, tambourine jingles, and instant meme status.
From Dominance to Pure Joy
Wilson’s antics hit different because she’d just finished one of the greatest Finals performances in WNBA history. Over four games, she averaged 28.5 points and 11.9 rebounds, including 31 points in the closeout that sealed the Aces’ third championship in four years.
Her run wasn’t just dominant — it was defining. The Aces joined the elite ranks of WNBA dynasties, tying the Los Angeles Sparks’ early-2000s three-peat.
And through it all, Wilson has been the face of this era: charismatic, clutch, and unapologetically herself.
That’s what makes this moment special — the tambourine, the laughter, the “wasted” jokes — it’s joy made visible. In a league where women athletes are often told to “act professional” even in victory, Wilson’s unfiltered celebration felt revolutionary.
The Video That Broke The Internet
@BricksCenter’s post blew up within hours — over 174K views and 7,000+ likes in its first day. The caption read:
“A’ja Wilson was WASTED at the post-game press conference 😭”
Fans flooded the replies with memes, praise, and laughter. Some joked about her being “the WNBA’s Shaq” — a once-in-a-generation talent who can dominate on the court and still be the life of the party off it.
One user tweeted:
“Where the heck she get a tambourine from?! 😭”
Another added:
“She earned every sip. GOAT behavior only.”
Even non-WNBA fans chimed in, admitting that moments like this make the league “way more fun to watch.”
A Dynasty With Personality
This Aces squad isn’t just winning — they’re living. From Becky Hammon’s fiery coaching to Kelsey Plum’s jokes to A’ja’s champagne-fueled sermons, they’ve created a culture that’s as relatable as it is dominant.
Wilson’s teammates could barely keep it together during the presser. Chelsea Gray, recovering from injury, sat beside her giggling and nodding proudly. Becky Hammon tried (and failed) to stifle her laughter. Even other Aces could be heard chuckling off-camera.
It’s the kind of unscripted authenticity fans crave.
The Aces’ post-game locker room was the same energy — goggles on, champagne spraying, music blasting. One video shows Wilson leading a dance circle, tambourine in hand, shouting:
“This what we do! Dynasty talk only!”
The GOAT Conversation Just Got Louder
While the jokes about A’ja being “tipsy” dominated the timeline, serious fans were quick to point out the facts:
- 4x WNBA MVP (2020, 2022, 2024, 2025)
- 3x WNBA Champion (2022, 2023, 2025)
- 2x Finals MVP
- All-time Finals scoring leader (114 points in a four-game sweep)
That’s not just greatness — it’s GOAT-tier dominance.
Many fans drew parallels to legends like Lisa Leslie, Diana Taurasi, and Tamika Catchings — with several arguing Wilson has already surpassed them statistically.
“Her eight years in the WNBA are greater than Jordan and Bill Russell combined… let her go crazy,” one tweet joked, racking up nearly 100 likes.
Others framed her celebration as empowerment:
“Men act wild every championship and nobody says a thing. Let A’ja be happy.”
A’ja’s Authenticity Wins Hearts
Beyond her on-court dominance, Wilson’s authenticity has made her one of the league’s most beloved personalities.
She’s outspoken on mental health, racial equity, and player empowerment — founding the Black Queen Collective to uplift women of color in sports. Yet she’s also hilarious, quick to crack jokes, and unafraid to be goofy.
This clip captured that duality perfectly: the most dominant player in the league being delightfully human.
And that pink tambourine? Fans are already calling it her “new trophy.”
“That tambourine about to go in the Hall of Fame,” one fan tweeted.
Fans React: “She’s earned it”
Across X, Instagram, and TikTok, the response was overwhelmingly positive:
“A’ja Wilson can do no wrong. GOAT behavior only.”
“You win three rings, you can slur a little.”
“She’s tipsy, emotional, and iconic — like every great champion should be.”
“A’ja Wilson drunk interviews > any NBA presser this year.”
Even rival fans admitted she deserved to celebrate however she wanted.
“That ain’t the alcohol talking,” one user posted, quoting the clip. “That’s pure joy.”
Breaking the Mold
In an era of perfectly PR-sanitized athletes, Wilson’s press conference was a reminder that fans crave real emotion — the messy, joyous, human kind.
She didn’t overthink, didn’t filter, didn’t play the media game. She just showed up, goggles fogged, tambourine in hand, and gave the world a glimpse of what winning really feels like.
For all the WNBA’s growth — rising viewership, expanding fanbases, crossover stars like Caitlin Clark — Wilson remains its heartbeat. She’s not just the league’s best player; she’s its most relatable one.