Nike’s Mastermind A’ja Wilson Strategy

📜 QUOTE OF THE DAY

“I’ll give the shirt off my back to anyone, but when it comes to my career and my legacy, I’m greedy. I want it all.”

- A’ja Wilson

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Brittney Griner's scuffle with a rookie and the disturbance in Paige Bueckers' life feels like forever ago. The WNBA playoffs began with nail-biters everywhere. A'ja Wilson is reveling in a well-deserved win and Nike is right behind her. Caitlin Clark proved her supporters right with the RoTY win. But she kept it chill when it came to coming very close to some WNBA legends.

Last week, Sheryl Swoopes surprised everyone with a rare criticism of Angel Reese. This time, another WNBA legend, who has been Reese's cheerleader, agreed with her critics. But the Chi-Town Barbie also booked herself one-on-one with a Sparks superstar to overcome her weakness.

Weaknesses and records were in abundance as Game 1s in the playoffs concluded. Things either went predictably or spiraled. We get into a roundup on the playoffs and more below.