A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo Respond to Awkward Rachel Nichols Question For The Win

WNBA star A’ja Wilson and NBA standout Bam Adebayo recently addressed an unusual media moment that drew attention to their personal relationship rather than their professional achievements. Wilson, a four-time WNBA MVP and three-time league champion, and Adebayo, a three-time NBA All-Star, had long been the subject of dating rumors before confirming their relationship earlier this year. That relationship unexpectedly became part of a questionable interview topic raised by former ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols. During a conversation with reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nichols referenced an online joke suggesting that Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti would scout any future children Wilson and Adebayo might have together, even joking about attending a sonogram appointment. Gilgeous-Alexander responded carefully, saying that Presti is deeply committed to his job and willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.

Wilson and Adebayo, however, were less amused. Both athletes took to social media to express their discomfort with the comment.

Wilson questioned the appropriateness of the remark, calling it strange and unnecessary, while Adebayo emphasized the importance of maintaining personal boundaries by noting that moments like this show why privacy matters.

Many fans echoed the couple’s reactions, criticizing the question and expressing confusion about why it was asked in the first place. The incident sparked broader discussion about respect, privacy, and the limits of sports journalism.