Chiefs’ TE Travis Kelce’s ex Kayla Nicole cannot stop her happy tears! After A’ja Wilson won the 2024 WNBA MVP title unanimously, the on-air sports journalist, Nicole, is thrilled beyond words. And now Nicole has joined the bandwagon with the retired QB Tom Brady, to share praises for Wilson, who recently made her third MVP title.
Taking to her Instagram account, the popular fashion influencer, Kayla Nicole, didn’t shy back from giving a heartfelt shout out to A’ja Wilson. Nicole shared the post by @espnw featuring Wilson delivering her heartfelt speech, followed by the caption, “The unanimous WNBA MVP with an incredible acceptance speech 👏,” on her IG story.
Nicole also left a small note, writing, “This lady has brought me to tears all season. So deserving of this honor! Beyond proud of you. Beautiful inside and out. Intelligent. Articulate. Resilient. And the best to do it ever. What a flex!”
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Truly a heartwarming post by Nicole. Indeed, the owner of the fitness brand Tribe Therepe, Nicole is beyond proud and overwhelmed to see Wilson receive the honor. At just 28, Wilson is the GOAT, as she averaged a spectacular 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game with the Las Vegas Aces. Not just this, she has notched the position of being the highest scorer in a single WNBA season with 941 points over 35 games.
As seen in @epsnw’s post shared by Nicole, Wilson, dazzling in a red suit, says during her acceptance speech, “On my best days and on my worst, I pray that I’m worthy of all the blessings that have come my way … The fact that anything I do gives another person and another Black girl a small bit of hope, that’s what keeps me going.”
Besides expressing her gratitude, she added, “One thing y’all don’t ever have to worry about is A’ja going anywhere.”
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Even during one of the WNBA matches back in June, Kayla Nicole gave a shout-out to Wilson while supporting LV Aces. She had tagged Wilson in her story while mentioning the goat emoji. Her appreciation for Wilson runs deep, as she has joined Tom Brady to praise her voluminously.
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Tom Brady’s elaborate praises for A’ja Wilson!
Besides Nicole, Tom Brady, who is a die-hard fan and also a stakeholder in the Las Vegas Aces, was quite elaborate in his praises for Wilson. He wrote, “There are so many incredible players in the @WNBA right now. But there’s only one @_ajawilson22.” He enthusiastically shared Wilson’s MVP announcement with an emphatic caption, “UNANIMOUS.”
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Likewise, Wilson posted a warm acceptance of Brady’s compliment, writing, “[Praise emoji] appreciate you!!” Brady, who has invested in the Aces, is thoroughly committed to witnessing the growth of women’s sports. As top personalities like Brady and Travis Kelce’s old sweetheart Nicole continue to appreciate Wilson, it is undoubtedly doing a great deal to help gain better recognition for female athletes.
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