In a light-hearted but hilarious exchange that had fans laughing across social media, South Carolina head coach and women’s basketball icon Dawn Staley playfully roasted WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson during an Instagram Live session. The moment quickly went viral as Staley, known for her wit and no-nonsense approach, jokingly called out Wilson for her recent performances on the court, teasing her for “not even getting to a double-double.”
The banter happened during a casual livestream, where Staley and Wilson—who share a close mentor-mentee relationship dating back to their days at the University of South Carolina—engaged in fun back-and-forth commentary. When the conversation turned to stats, Staley didn’t hold back, chuckling as she playfully mocked Wilson’s current numbers. “You’re the MVP and can’t even get a double-double? What’s going on?” Staley said, prompting Wilson to burst into laughter.
Wilson took the jab in stride, acknowledging the dip in her rebounding numbers lately while laughing along with her former coach. The exchange showcased not only the strong bond between the two but also the way elite athletes can hold each other accountable—even in a joking manner. Fans chimed in with comments, enjoying the rare moment of candid interaction between two of the most influential figures in women’s basketball.
While it was all in good fun, the playful roast also served as a subtle reminder of the high expectations placed on stars like Wilson. If anything, it might just fire her up for the next game—to prove her coach wrong and put up a monster stat line.
